Climate Insights for Elsiesriver

South Africa

Hottest
January
23°C peak73°F peak
Coldest
August
11°C low52°F low
Wettest
June
114 mm rain4.5 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Elsiesriver is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 546 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 114 mm of rainfall. Elsiesriver is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.The climate in Elsiesriver is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 21.5 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 4.5 in of rainfall. Elsiesriver is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 52°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 23°Average: 20°Min: 18°FebMax: 22°Average: 20°Min: 18°MarMax: 21°Average: 19°Min: 16°AprMax: 20°Average: 17°Min: 15°MayMax: 18°Average: 15°Min: 13°JunMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 12°JulMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 11°AugMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 11°SepMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 12°OctMax: 19°Average: 16°Min: 14°NovMax: 20°Average: 18°Min: 15°DecMax: 21°Average: 19°Min: 17°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 73°FAverage: 68°FMin: 64°FFebMax: 72°FAverage: 68°FMin: 64°FMarMax: 70°FAverage: 65°FMin: 62°FAprMax: 67°FAverage: 62°FMin: 58°FMayMax: 64°FAverage: 60°FMin: 56°FJunMax: 62°FAverage: 58°FMin: 54°FJulMax: 60°FAverage: 56°FMin: 52°FAugMax: 60°FAverage: 56°FMin: 52°FSepMax: 62°FAverage: 58°FMin: 54°FOctMax: 66°FAverage: 61°FMin: 57°FNovMax: 68°FAverage: 64°FMin: 59°FDecMax: 70°FAverage: 66°FMin: 62°F
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Min

Elsiesriver sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 23°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 20°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Elsiesriver sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 52°F to 73°F. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 68°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 52°F and an average of 56°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 12mmFebPrecipitation: 10mmMarPrecipitation: 25mmAprPrecipitation: 32mmMayPrecipitation: 55mmJunPrecipitation: 114mmJulPrecipitation: 107mmAugPrecipitation: 75mmSepPrecipitation: 45mmOctPrecipitation: 27mmNovPrecipitation: 20mmDecPrecipitation: 24mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.5inFebPrecipitation: 0.4inMarPrecipitation: 1inAprPrecipitation: 1.3inMayPrecipitation: 2.2inJunPrecipitation: 4.5inJulPrecipitation: 4.2inAugPrecipitation: 3inSepPrecipitation: 1.8inOctPrecipitation: 1.1inNovPrecipitation: 0.8inDecPrecipitation: 0.9in
Precipitation

Elsiesriver is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 546 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 114 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 10 mm. That's 105 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Elsiesriver is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 21.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.8 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 4.5 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.4 in. That's 4.1 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 22km/hFebWind Speed: 21km/hMarWind Speed: 19km/hAprWind Speed: 17km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 17km/hJulWind Speed: 17km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 18km/hOctWind Speed: 20km/hNovWind Speed: 22km/hDecWind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 12mphAprWind Speed: 11mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 12mphNovWind Speed: 14mphDecWind Speed: 13mph
Wind Speed

Elsiesriver is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 17km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.Elsiesriver is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 14mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan20°68°F
Feb20°68°F
Mar19°65°F
Apr17°62°F
May15°60°F
Jun14°58°F
Jul13°56°F
Aug13°56°F
Sep14°58°F
Oct16°61°F
Nov18°64°F
Dec19°66°F

The best time to visit Elsiesriver is during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 26 mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 11°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Elsiesriver is during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 1 in per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 52°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Elsiesriver based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Elsiesriver based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
18 °C64 °F
23 °C73 °F
22 km/h14 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C64 °F
22 °C72 °F
21 km/h13 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C62 °F
21 °C70 °F
19 km/h12 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C58 °F
20 °C67 °F
17 km/h11 mph
32 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
13 °C56 °F
18 °C64 °F
15 km/h9 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
12 °C54 °F
17 °C62 °F
17 km/h11 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C52 °F
16 °C60 °F
17 km/h11 mph
107 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C52 °F
16 °C60 °F
17 km/h11 mph
75 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C54 °F
17 °C62 °F
18 km/h11 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C57 °F
19 °C66 °F
20 km/h12 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
15 °C59 °F
20 °C68 °F
22 km/h14 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
17 °C62 °F
21 °C70 °F
22 km/h13 mph
24 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in