Climate Insights for Ga-Makola

South Africa

Hottest
February
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
July
6°C low42°F low
Wettest
December
128 mm rain5 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ga-Makola is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 590 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 128 mm of rainfall. Ga-Makola 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: February, March, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Ga-Makola is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 23.2 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 5 in of rainfall. Ga-Makola 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: February, March, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 42°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 17°FebMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 18°MarMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°AprMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°MayMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 9°JunMax: 22°Average: 13°Min: 6°JulMax: 22°Average: 13°Min: 6°AugMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 9°SepMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 12°OctMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 14°NovMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°DecMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 63°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 64°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 72°FMin: 62°FAprMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 56°FMayMax: 75°FAverage: 61°FMin: 49°FJunMax: 71°FAverage: 56°FMin: 43°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 56°FMin: 42°FAugMax: 76°FAverage: 61°FMin: 47°FSepMax: 81°FAverage: 67°FMin: 54°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 69°FMin: 57°FNovMax: 81°FAverage: 70°FMin: 60°FDecMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 63°F
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Temperatures in Ga-Makola vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°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 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Ga-Makola vary considerably across the year, with a 41°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 56°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 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 96mmFebPrecipitation: 86mmMarPrecipitation: 47mmAprPrecipitation: 39mmMayPrecipitation: 19mmJunPrecipitation: 3mmJulPrecipitation: 6mmAugPrecipitation: 2mmSepPrecipitation: 13mmOctPrecipitation: 56mmNovPrecipitation: 96mmDecPrecipitation: 128mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.8inFebPrecipitation: 3.4inMarPrecipitation: 1.8inAprPrecipitation: 1.5inMayPrecipitation: 0.8inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.5inOctPrecipitation: 2.2inNovPrecipitation: 3.8inDecPrecipitation: 5in
Precipitation

Ga-Makola is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 590 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 49 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 128 mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2 mm. That's 126 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.Ga-Makola is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 23.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.9 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 5 in of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.1 in. That's 5 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: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Ga-Makola is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6km/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.Ga-Makola is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 5mph, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan23°73°F
Feb23°73°F
Mar22°72°F
Apr19°67°F
May16°61°F
Jun13°56°F
Jul13°56°F
Aug16°61°F
Sep20°67°F
Oct20°69°F
Nov21°70°F
Dec22°72°F

The best time to visit Ga-Makola is during January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 50 mm 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 best time to visit Ga-Makola is during January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 2 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 42°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 Ga-Makola 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 Ga-Makola 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
17 °C63 °F
28 °C83 °F
7 km/h4 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C64 °F
28 °C83 °F
7 km/h4 mph
86 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C62 °F
28 °C83 °F
7 km/h4 mph
47 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C56 °F
26 °C78 °F
6 km/h4 mph
39 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
9 °C49 °F
24 °C75 °F
6 km/h4 mph
19 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
6 °C43 °F
22 °C71 °F
7 km/h4 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
6 °C42 °F
22 °C71 °F
7 km/h4 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C47 °F
24 °C76 °F
8 km/h5 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C54 °F
27 °C81 °F
8 km/h5 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C57 °F
27 °C81 °F
8 km/h5 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C60 °F
27 °C81 °F
8 km/h5 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
17 °C63 °F
28 °C82 °F
7 km/h5 mph
128 mm5 in
0 cm0 in