Climate Insights for Fort Beaufort

The climate in Fort Beaufort is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 661mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 86mm of rainfall. Fort Beaufort 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 July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Temperatures in Fort Beaufort vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Fort Beaufort is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 661mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 86mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 22mm. That's 64mm 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.

Fort Beaufort is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 20km/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 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Fort Beaufort, which began on March 20, 2026. Fort Beaufort is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 6°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Fort Beaufort is during January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 65mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Fort Beaufort 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.