Climate Insights for Hopetown

South Africa

Hottest
January
34°C peak93°F peak
Coldest
July
3°C low37°F low
Wettest
January
67 mm rain2.6 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Hopetown is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 379 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 67 mm of rainfall. Hopetown 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.The climate in Hopetown is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 14.9 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 2.6 in of rainfall. Hopetown 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 37°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 19°FebMax: 33°Average: 25°Min: 18°MarMax: 31°Average: 23°Min: 16°AprMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 12°MayMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 7°JunMax: 20°Average: 11°Min: 4°JulMax: 20°Average: 11°Min: 3°AugMax: 22°Average: 13°Min: 4°SepMax: 27°Average: 18°Min: 9°OctMax: 30°Average: 21°Min: 12°NovMax: 32°Average: 24°Min: 15°DecMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 18°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 93°FAverage: 80°FMin: 66°FFebMax: 91°FAverage: 78°FMin: 65°FMarMax: 87°FAverage: 73°FMin: 61°FAprMax: 79°FAverage: 65°FMin: 53°FMayMax: 74°FAverage: 58°FMin: 45°FJunMax: 68°FAverage: 52°FMin: 39°FJulMax: 68°FAverage: 51°FMin: 37°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 55°FMin: 40°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 64°FMin: 48°FOctMax: 85°FAverage: 70°FMin: 54°FNovMax: 90°FAverage: 75°FMin: 59°FDecMax: 92°FAverage: 78°FMin: 64°F
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Temperatures in Hopetown vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 11°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Hopetown vary considerably across the year, with a 56°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 93°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 51°F. The average daily temperature swing is 29°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 67mmFebPrecipitation: 52mmMarPrecipitation: 54mmAprPrecipitation: 58mmMayPrecipitation: 14mmJunPrecipitation: 10mmJulPrecipitation: 4mmAugPrecipitation: 6mmSepPrecipitation: 13mmOctPrecipitation: 16mmNovPrecipitation: 36mmDecPrecipitation: 49mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.6inFebPrecipitation: 2inMarPrecipitation: 2.1inAprPrecipitation: 2.3inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inJunPrecipitation: 0.4inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSepPrecipitation: 0.5inOctPrecipitation: 0.6inNovPrecipitation: 1.4inDecPrecipitation: 1.9in
Precipitation

Hopetown is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 379 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 32 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 67 mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 4 mm. That's 63 mm less than January, 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.Hopetown is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 14.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 2.6 in of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.2 in. That's 2.5 in less than January, 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: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 14km/hNovWind Speed: 14km/hDecWind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Hopetown is mildly breezy, 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 November, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Hopetown is moderately windy, 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 November, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan27°80°F
Feb25°78°F
Mar23°73°F
Apr18°65°F
May15°58°F
Jun11°52°F
Jul11°51°F
Aug13°55°F
Sep18°64°F
Oct21°70°F
Nov24°75°F
Dec26°78°F

The best time to visit Hopetown is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 35 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Hopetown is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 93°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 37°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 Hopetown 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 Hopetown 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
19 °C66 °F
34 °C93 °F
12 km/h8 mph
67 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C65 °F
33 °C91 °F
12 km/h7 mph
52 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C61 °F
31 °C87 °F
11 km/h7 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
12 °C53 °F
26 °C79 °F
11 km/h7 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
7 °C45 °F
23 °C74 °F
10 km/h6 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
4 °C39 °F
20 °C68 °F
11 km/h7 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
3 °C37 °F
20 °C68 °F
12 km/h7 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
4 °C40 °F
22 °C72 °F
12 km/h8 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C48 °F
27 °C80 °F
13 km/h8 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C54 °F
30 °C85 °F
14 km/h8 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
15 °C59 °F
32 °C90 °F
14 km/h9 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C64 °F
33 °C92 °F
14 km/h8 mph
49 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in