Climate Insights for Fort Beaufort

The climate in Fort Beaufort is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 233mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm 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: October, November, September. The coldest months are June, May, July, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Fort Beaufort sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 21°C. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 19°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between July and August, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Fort Beaufort is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 233mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 19mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 33mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 0mm. That's 33mm less than May, 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.

Fort Beaufort 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 September, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 10km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Fort Beaufort, which began on June 21, 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 October at around 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in June near 10°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The best time to visit Fort Beaufort is during January, February, August, September, 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 14mm per month. By contrast, June can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 10°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

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.