Climate Insights for Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport

South Africa

Hottest
January
26°C peak80°F peak
Coldest
July
-1°C low29°F low
Wettest
December
165 mm rain6.5 in rain
Best to Visit
March, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 996 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 165 mm of rainfall. Ficksburg Sentraoes 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -1°C.The climate in Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 58°F and approximately 39.2 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 6.5 in of rainfall. Ficksburg Sentraoes 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 29°F.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 14°FebMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 14°MarMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 11°AprMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 8°MayMax: 20°Average: 11°Min: 3°JunMax: 17°Average: 7°Min: -1°JulMax: 17°Average: 7°Min: -1°AugMax: 19°Average: 10°Min: 1°SepMax: 23°Average: 14°Min: 6°OctMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 8°NovMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 11°DecMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 57°FFebMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 56°FMarMax: 77°FAverage: 64°FMin: 53°FAprMax: 70°FAverage: 57°FMin: 46°FMayMax: 67°FAverage: 51°FMin: 37°FJunMax: 62°FAverage: 45°FMin: 31°FJulMax: 62°FAverage: 45°FMin: 29°FAugMax: 67°FAverage: 50°FMin: 34°FSepMax: 74°FAverage: 58°FMin: 42°FOctMax: 76°FAverage: 62°FMin: 47°FNovMax: 77°FAverage: 64°FMin: 51°FDecMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 55°F
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Temperatures in Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 7°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 51°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 68°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 29°F and the daily average is 45°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 27°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 146mmFebPrecipitation: 137mmMarPrecipitation: 99mmAprPrecipitation: 118mmMayPrecipitation: 25mmJunPrecipitation: 12mmJulPrecipitation: 10mmAugPrecipitation: 18mmSepPrecipitation: 37mmOctPrecipitation: 76mmNovPrecipitation: 154mmDecPrecipitation: 165mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.7inFebPrecipitation: 5.4inMarPrecipitation: 3.9inAprPrecipitation: 4.6inMayPrecipitation: 1inJunPrecipitation: 0.5inJulPrecipitation: 0.4inAugPrecipitation: 0.7inSepPrecipitation: 1.4inOctPrecipitation: 3inNovPrecipitation: 6.1inDecPrecipitation: 6.5in
Precipitation

Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 996 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 83 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 165 mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 10 mm. That's 155 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.Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 39.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 6.5 in of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.4 in. That's 6.1 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: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan20°68°F
Feb19°67°F
Mar18°64°F
Apr14°57°F
May11°51°F
Jun7°45°F
Jul7°45°F
Aug10°50°F
Sep14°58°F
Oct17°62°F
Nov18°64°F
Dec19°67°F

The best time to visit Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport is during March and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 88 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to -1°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 Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport is during March and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.5 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 80°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 29°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 Ficksburg Sentraoes 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 Ficksburg Sentraoes 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
14 °C57 °F
26 °C80 °F
8 km/h5 mph
146 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
14 °C56 °F
26 °C78 °F
8 km/h5 mph
137 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
11 °C53 °F
25 °C77 °F
7 km/h5 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
8 °C46 °F
21 °C70 °F
7 km/h4 mph
118 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
3 °C37 °F
20 °C67 °F
7 km/h4 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
-1 °C31 °F
17 °C62 °F
7 km/h4 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
-1 °C29 °F
17 °C62 °F
8 km/h5 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
1 °C34 °F
19 °C67 °F
8 km/h5 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
6 °C42 °F
23 °C74 °F
9 km/h6 mph
37 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C47 °F
25 °C76 °F
9 km/h6 mph
76 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
11 °C51 °F
25 °C77 °F
9 km/h6 mph
154 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
13 °C55 °F
26 °C78 °F
9 km/h6 mph
165 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in