Climate Insights for Empangeni Airport

South Africa

Hottest
January
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
July
15°C low59°F low
Wettest
February
140 mm rain5.5 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Empangeni Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1,031 mm of precipitation falls per year. Empangeni Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Empangeni Airport 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, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.The climate in Empangeni Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 72°F and approximately 40.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Empangeni Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Empangeni Airport 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, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 59°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°FebMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 23°MarMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 22°AprMax: 26°Average: 23°Min: 20°MayMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°JunMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 16°JulMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 15°AugMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°SepMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°OctMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°NovMax: 26°Average: 23°Min: 20°DecMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 22°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 84°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FAprMax: 79°FAverage: 73°FMin: 68°FMayMax: 77°FAverage: 70°FMin: 64°FJunMax: 75°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°FJulMax: 74°FAverage: 66°FMin: 59°FAugMax: 75°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FSepMax: 76°FAverage: 70°FMin: 64°FOctMax: 76°FAverage: 70°FMin: 65°FNovMax: 79°FAverage: 73°FMin: 68°FDecMax: 82°FAverage: 76°FMin: 71°F
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Empangeni Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 29°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Empangeni Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 59°F to 84°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 59°F and an average of 66°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 116mmFebPrecipitation: 140mmMarPrecipitation: 104mmAprPrecipitation: 107mmMayPrecipitation: 83mmJunPrecipitation: 32mmJulPrecipitation: 36mmAugPrecipitation: 36mmSepPrecipitation: 68mmOctPrecipitation: 96mmNovPrecipitation: 103mmDecPrecipitation: 110mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.6inFebPrecipitation: 5.5inMarPrecipitation: 4.1inAprPrecipitation: 4.2inMayPrecipitation: 3.3inJunPrecipitation: 1.3inJulPrecipitation: 1.4inAugPrecipitation: 1.4inSepPrecipitation: 2.7inOctPrecipitation: 3.8inNovPrecipitation: 4.1inDecPrecipitation: 4.3in
Precipitation

Empangeni Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,031 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 86 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 140 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 32 mm. That's 109 mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Empangeni Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.4 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 5.5 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1.3 in. That's 4.3 in less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17km/hFebWind Speed: 16km/hMarWind Speed: 16km/hAprWind Speed: 16km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 15km/hJulWind Speed: 16km/hAugWind Speed: 18km/hSepWind Speed: 18km/hOctWind Speed: 19km/hNovWind Speed: 18km/hDecWind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 12mphNovWind Speed: 11mphDecWind Speed: 11mph
Wind Speed

Empangeni Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Empangeni Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 12mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan25°78°F
Feb25°78°F
Mar25°77°F
Apr23°73°F
May21°70°F
Jun19°67°F
Jul19°66°F
Aug20°68°F
Sep21°70°F
Oct21°70°F
Nov23°73°F
Dec24°76°F

The best time to visit Empangeni Airport is during May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 58 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Empangeni Airport is during May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.3 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 84°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Empangeni Airport 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 Empangeni Airport 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
22 °C72 °F
29 °C84 °F
17 km/h10 mph
116 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C73 °F
29 °C83 °F
16 km/h10 mph
140 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C72 °F
28 °C83 °F
16 km/h10 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
20 °C68 °F
26 °C79 °F
16 km/h10 mph
107 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
18 °C64 °F
25 °C77 °F
15 km/h9 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C60 °F
24 °C75 °F
15 km/h9 mph
32 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C59 °F
23 °C74 °F
16 km/h10 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
16 °C61 °F
24 °C75 °F
18 km/h11 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
18 °C64 °F
25 °C76 °F
18 km/h11 mph
68 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
18 °C65 °F
25 °C76 °F
19 km/h12 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C68 °F
26 °C79 °F
18 km/h11 mph
103 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
22 °C71 °F
28 °C82 °F
18 km/h11 mph
110 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in