Climate Insights for Gumbu Airstrip

South Africa

Hottest
November
32°C peak90°F peak
Coldest
July
11°C low52°F low
Wettest
February
127 mm rain5 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gumbu Airstrip is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 478 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 127 mm of rainfall. Gumbu Airstrip 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, December, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.The climate in Gumbu Airstrip is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 74°F and approximately 18.8 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 5 in of rainfall. Gumbu Airstrip 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, December, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 52°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 22°FebMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 22°MarMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 21°AprMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 18°MayMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 14°JunMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 12°JulMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 11°AugMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 14°SepMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 17°OctMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 19°NovMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 21°DecMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 22°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 90°FAverage: 80°FMin: 72°FFebMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 72°FMarMax: 88°FAverage: 78°FMin: 69°FAprMax: 85°FAverage: 74°FMin: 64°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 69°FMin: 57°FJunMax: 78°FAverage: 65°FMin: 53°FJulMax: 78°FAverage: 64°FMin: 52°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 69°FMin: 56°FSepMax: 87°FAverage: 74°FMin: 62°FOctMax: 89°FAverage: 77°FMin: 66°FNovMax: 90°FAverage: 80°FMin: 69°FDecMax: 90°FAverage: 81°FMin: 71°F
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Temperatures in Gumbu Airstrip vary considerably across the year, with a 21°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 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Gumbu Airstrip vary considerably across the year, with a 38°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 80°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 52°F and an average of 64°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 98mmFebPrecipitation: 127mmMarPrecipitation: 34mmAprPrecipitation: 21mmMayPrecipitation: 11mmJunPrecipitation: 3mmJulPrecipitation: 2mmAugPrecipitation: 3mmSepPrecipitation: 6mmOctPrecipitation: 20mmNovPrecipitation: 47mmDecPrecipitation: 105mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.9inFebPrecipitation: 5inMarPrecipitation: 1.3inAprPrecipitation: 0.8inMayPrecipitation: 0.4inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.2inOctPrecipitation: 0.8inNovPrecipitation: 1.9inDecPrecipitation: 4.1in
Precipitation

Gumbu Airstrip is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 478 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 40 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 127 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2 mm. That's 124 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.Gumbu Airstrip is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 18.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.6 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 5 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.1 in. That's 4.9 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: 14km/hFebWind Speed: 13km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 14km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Gumbu Airstrip is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 14km/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 5km/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, 13km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Gumbu Airstrip 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 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan27°80°F
Feb27°80°F
Mar26°78°F
Apr24°74°F
May20°69°F
Jun18°65°F
Jul18°64°F
Aug21°69°F
Sep24°74°F
Oct25°77°F
Nov27°80°F
Dec27°81°F

The best time to visit Gumbu Airstrip is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 8 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 Gumbu Airstrip is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.3 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 Gumbu Airstrip 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 Gumbu Airstrip 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
22 °C72 °F
32 °C90 °F
14 km/h8 mph
98 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C72 °F
32 °C89 °F
13 km/h8 mph
127 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C69 °F
31 °C88 °F
11 km/h7 mph
34 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
18 °C64 °F
30 °C85 °F
10 km/h6 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
14 °C57 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h6 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
12 °C53 °F
26 °C78 °F
10 km/h6 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C52 °F
25 °C78 °F
10 km/h6 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C56 °F
28 °C83 °F
11 km/h7 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
17 °C62 °F
31 °C87 °F
13 km/h8 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
19 °C66 °F
31 °C89 °F
14 km/h9 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C69 °F
32 °C90 °F
13 km/h8 mph
47 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
22 °C71 °F
32 °C90 °F
12 km/h8 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in