Climate Insights for Emmaus

South Africa

Hottest
January
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
July
2°C low36°F low
Wettest
December
179 mm rain7.1 in rain
Best to Visit
April, September, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Emmaus is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 968 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 179 mm of rainfall. Emmaus 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 2°C.The climate in Emmaus is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 38.1 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 7.1 in of rainfall. Emmaus 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 36°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 16°FebMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 16°MarMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 15°AprMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°MayMax: 23°Average: 14°Min: 6°JunMax: 21°Average: 11°Min: 3°JulMax: 20°Average: 10°Min: 2°AugMax: 23°Average: 13°Min: 5°SepMax: 26°Average: 17°Min: 9°OctMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 11°NovMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 14°DecMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 16°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 71°FMin: 61°FFebMax: 81°FAverage: 71°FMin: 62°FMarMax: 81°FAverage: 69°FMin: 58°FAprMax: 76°FAverage: 63°FMin: 52°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 57°FMin: 44°FJunMax: 69°FAverage: 51°FMin: 37°FJulMax: 69°FAverage: 51°FMin: 36°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 56°FMin: 41°FSepMax: 78°FAverage: 62°FMin: 48°FOctMax: 79°FAverage: 65°FMin: 52°FNovMax: 81°FAverage: 68°FMin: 57°FDecMax: 82°FAverage: 70°FMin: 60°F
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Temperatures in Emmaus vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Emmaus vary considerably across the year, with a 47°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 51°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 26°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 161mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 157mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 110mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 22mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 13mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 99mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 179mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.3inFebPrecipitation: 6.2inMarPrecipitation: 4.3inAprPrecipitation: 3.3inMayPrecipitation: 0.9inJunPrecipitation: 0.4inJulPrecipitation: 0.5inAugPrecipitation: 0.7inSepPrecipitation: 1.6inOctPrecipitation: 2.9inNovPrecipitation: 3.9inDecPrecipitation: 7.1in
Precipitation

Emmaus is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 968 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 81 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 179 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 10 mm. That's 170 mm less than December, 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.Emmaus is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 38.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.2 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 7 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.4 in. That's 6.7 in less than December, 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Emmaus is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Emmaus is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°71°F
Feb22°71°F
Mar20°69°F
Apr17°63°F
May14°57°F
Jun11°51°F
Jul10°51°F
Aug13°56°F
Sep17°62°F
Oct18°65°F
Nov20°68°F
Dec21°70°F

The best time to visit Emmaus is during April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 74 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Emmaus is during April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.9 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 83°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 36°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Emmaus 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 Emmaus 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
16 °C61 °F
28 °C83 °F
6 km/h4 mph
161 mm6.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C62 °F
27 °C81 °F
6 km/h4 mph
157 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C58 °F
27 °C81 °F
5 km/h3 mph
110 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C52 °F
24 °C76 °F
6 km/h3 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
6 °C44 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
3 °C37 °F
21 °C69 °F
6 km/h4 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
2 °C36 °F
20 °C69 °F
6 km/h4 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
5 °C41 °F
23 °C73 °F
7 km/h4 mph
19 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C48 °F
26 °C78 °F
7 km/h5 mph
41 mm1.6 in
1 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C52 °F
26 °C79 °F
8 km/h5 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C57 °F
27 °C81 °F
8 km/h5 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
16 °C60 °F
28 °C82 °F
7 km/h4 mph
179 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in