Climate Insights for Glenmore

Amathole District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
January
28°C peak
Coldest
July
8°C low
Wettest
April
58mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Glenmore is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 531mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 58mm of rainfall. Glenmore 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, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 18° Feb Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 18° Mar Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 17° Apr Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° May Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 11° Jun Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 9° Jul Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 8° Aug Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 9° Sep Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 11° Oct Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Nov Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Dec Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min

Glenmore sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 28°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 49mm Feb Precipitation: 53mm Mar Precipitation: 54mm Apr Precipitation: 58mm May Precipitation: 35mm Jun Precipitation: 28mm Jul Precipitation: 23mm Aug Precipitation: 24mm Sep Precipitation: 54mm Oct Precipitation: 52mm Nov Precipitation: 52mm Dec Precipitation: 48mm
Precipitation

Glenmore is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 531mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 58mm of rainfall. September and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 23mm. That's 35mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 23km/h Feb Wind Speed: 22km/h Mar Wind Speed: 21km/h Apr Wind Speed: 19km/h May Wind Speed: 17km/h Jun Wind Speed: 20km/h Jul Wind Speed: 21km/h Aug Wind Speed: 21km/h Sep Wind Speed: 22km/h Oct Wind Speed: 23km/h Nov Wind Speed: 24km/h Dec Wind Speed: 24km/h
Wind Speed

Glenmore is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/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 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 21km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 23km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Glenmore, which began on March 20, 2026. Glenmore 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 8°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 11 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 157mm for the season, averaging 52mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 28°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 151mm over the season and a monthly average of 50mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 11 to 27°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 147mm over the season and a monthly average of 49mm. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 8 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 76mm over the season and a monthly average of 25mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 22°
Feb 22°
Mar 21°
Apr 19°
May 17°
Jun 15°
Jul 14°
Aug 15°
Sep 16°
Oct 18°
Nov 19°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit Glenmore is during January, February, March, April, May, June, August, 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 46mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 8°C. 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 Glenmore 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
18 °C
28 °C
23 km/h
49 mm
0 cm
Feb
18 °C
28 °C
22 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
17 °C
27 °C
21 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Apr
14 °C
25 °C
19 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
May
11 °C
24 °C
17 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Jun
9 °C
22 °C
20 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Jul
8 °C
22 °C
21 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
22 °C
21 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
23 °C
22 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
24 °C
23 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
25 °C
24 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
26 °C
24 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
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