Climate Insights for Gonubie

Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
February
25°C peak
Coldest
July
14°C low
Wettest
April
93mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gonubie is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 796mm of precipitation falls per year. Gonubie receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gonubie 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, January, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Temperature

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

Gonubie sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 25°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 67mm Feb Precipitation: 83mm Mar Precipitation: 88mm Apr Precipitation: 93mm May Precipitation: 52mm Jun Precipitation: 44mm Jul Precipitation: 38mm Aug Precipitation: 33mm Sep Precipitation: 72mm Oct Precipitation: 73mm Nov Precipitation: 83mm Dec Precipitation: 70mm
Precipitation

Gonubie is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 796mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 66mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 93mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 33mm. That's 60mm 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 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 27km/h Feb Wind Speed: 27km/h Mar Wind Speed: 27km/h Apr Wind Speed: 26km/h May Wind Speed: 24km/h Jun Wind Speed: 25km/h Jul Wind Speed: 27km/h Aug Wind Speed: 28km/h Sep Wind Speed: 28km/h Oct Wind Speed: 29km/h Nov Wind Speed: 28km/h Dec Wind Speed: 28km/h
Wind Speed

Gonubie is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 27km/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 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 24km/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.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Gonubie, which began on March 20, 2026. Gonubie 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 February at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 14°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 15 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 228mm for the season, averaging 76mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 28km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 220mm for the season, averaging 73mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 17 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 233mm for the season, averaging 78mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 25km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 14 to 21°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 115mm over the season and a monthly average of 38mm. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 23°
Feb 23°
Mar 22°
Apr 20°
May 19°
Jun 18°
Jul 17°
Aug 17°
Sep 17°
Oct 19°
Nov 20°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit Gonubie is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 66mm per month. 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 Gonubie 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
21 °C
25 °C
27 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
25 °C
27 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
20 °C
24 °C
27 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
Apr
18 °C
23 °C
26 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
May
17 °C
22 °C
24 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
21 °C
25 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Jul
14 °C
20 °C
27 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
Aug
14 °C
20 °C
28 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
20 °C
28 km/h
72 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
21 °C
29 km/h
73 mm
0 cm
Nov
17 °C
22 °C
28 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Dec
19 °C
23 °C
28 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
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