Climate Insights for Friendship

South Africa

Hottest
November
32°C peak90°F peak
Coldest
July
8°C low46°F low
Wettest
February
100 mm rain3.9 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Friendship is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 386 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 100 mm of rainfall. Friendship 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: November, October, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.The climate in Friendship is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 72°F and approximately 15.2 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 3.9 in of rainfall. Friendship 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: November, October, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 46°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 21°FebMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 21°MarMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 20°AprMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 16°MayMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 12°JunMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 8°JulMax: 24°Average: 15°Min: 8°AugMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 11°SepMax: 31°Average: 23°Min: 16°OctMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 18°NovMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 20°DecMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 21°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 90°FAverage: 79°FMin: 70°FFebMax: 89°FAverage: 79°FMin: 70°FMarMax: 88°FAverage: 77°FMin: 67°FAprMax: 84°FAverage: 72°FMin: 62°FMayMax: 80°FAverage: 65°FMin: 53°FJunMax: 76°FAverage: 60°FMin: 47°FJulMax: 75°FAverage: 60°FMin: 46°FAugMax: 81°FAverage: 66°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 88°FAverage: 74°FMin: 60°FOctMax: 90°FAverage: 77°FMin: 65°FNovMax: 90°FAverage: 79°FMin: 68°FDecMax: 90°FAverage: 79°FMin: 70°F
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Temperatures in Friendship vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°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 Friendship vary considerably across the year, with a 44°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 46°F and an average of 60°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 89mmFebPrecipitation: 100mmMarPrecipitation: 25mmAprPrecipitation: 17mmMayPrecipitation: 5mmJunPrecipitation: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 2mmAugPrecipitation: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 3mmOctPrecipitation: 12mmNovPrecipitation: 48mmDecPrecipitation: 85mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.5inFebPrecipitation: 3.9inMarPrecipitation: 1inAprPrecipitation: 0.7inMayPrecipitation: 0.2inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inOctPrecipitation: 0.5inNovPrecipitation: 1.9inDecPrecipitation: 3.3in
Precipitation

Friendship is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 386 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 32 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 100 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1 mm. That's 99 mm less than February, 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.Friendship is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 15.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 3.9 in less than February, 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/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 14km/hOctWind Speed: 15km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Friendship is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Friendship is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan26°79°F
Feb26°79°F
Mar25°77°F
Apr22°72°F
May19°65°F
Jun16°60°F
Jul15°60°F
Aug19°66°F
Sep23°74°F
Oct25°77°F
Nov26°79°F
Dec26°79°F

The best time to visit Friendship is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 5 mm per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Friendship is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.2 in per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 90°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Friendship 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 Friendship 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
21 °C70 °F
32 °C90 °F
12 km/h8 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C70 °F
32 °C89 °F
12 km/h7 mph
100 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
20 °C67 °F
31 °C88 °F
11 km/h7 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C62 °F
29 °C84 °F
10 km/h6 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
12 °C53 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h5 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
8 °C47 °F
24 °C76 °F
9 km/h6 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
8 °C46 °F
24 °C75 °F
10 km/h6 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C53 °F
27 °C81 °F
12 km/h7 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C60 °F
31 °C88 °F
14 km/h8 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
18 °C65 °F
32 °C90 °F
15 km/h9 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C68 °F
32 °C90 °F
13 km/h8 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C70 °F
32 °C90 °F
13 km/h8 mph
85 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in