Climate Insights for Hotazel

South Africa

Hottest
December
34°C peak93°F peak
Coldest
July
3°C low37°F low
Wettest
January
77 mm rain3 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Hotazel is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 357 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 77 mm of rainfall. Hotazel 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: December, January, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.The climate in Hotazel is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 14.1 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 3 in of rainfall. Hotazel 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: December, January, November. 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: 20°FebMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 19°MarMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 16°AprMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 12°MayMax: 25°Average: 15°Min: 7°JunMax: 22°Average: 12°Min: 4°JulMax: 22°Average: 12°Min: 3°AugMax: 25°Average: 15°Min: 5°SepMax: 29°Average: 19°Min: 10°OctMax: 31°Average: 23°Min: 14°NovMax: 33°Average: 25°Min: 16°DecMax: 34°Average: 26°Min: 18°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 93°FAverage: 80°FMin: 67°FFebMax: 91°FAverage: 79°FMin: 66°FMarMax: 89°FAverage: 75°FMin: 62°FAprMax: 81°FAverage: 67°FMin: 54°FMayMax: 77°FAverage: 60°FMin: 45°FJunMax: 71°FAverage: 54°FMin: 39°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 53°FMin: 37°FAugMax: 76°FAverage: 58°FMin: 41°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 67°FMin: 49°FOctMax: 89°FAverage: 73°FMin: 56°FNovMax: 92°FAverage: 77°FMin: 61°FDecMax: 93°FAverage: 80°FMin: 65°F
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Temperatures in Hotazel vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 12°C. The average daily temperature swing is 17°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Hotazel vary considerably across the year, with a 56°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, 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 53°F. The average daily temperature swing is 30°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 77mmFebPrecipitation: 50mmMarPrecipitation: 47mmAprPrecipitation: 59mmMayPrecipitation: 8mmJunPrecipitation: 6mmJulPrecipitation: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 4mmSepPrecipitation: 5mmOctPrecipitation: 13mmNovPrecipitation: 37mmDecPrecipitation: 52mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3inFebPrecipitation: 2inMarPrecipitation: 1.8inAprPrecipitation: 2.3inMayPrecipitation: 0.3inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.2inOctPrecipitation: 0.5inNovPrecipitation: 1.4inDecPrecipitation: 2.1in
Precipitation

Hotazel is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 357 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 30 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 77 mm of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 76 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.Hotazel is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 14.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 3 in of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 3 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: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 13km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 14km/hNovWind Speed: 14km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Hotazel 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.Hotazel is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 8mph, 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 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan27°80°F
Feb26°79°F
Mar24°75°F
Apr19°67°F
May15°60°F
Jun12°54°F
Jul12°53°F
Aug15°58°F
Sep19°67°F
Oct23°73°F
Nov25°77°F
Dec26°80°F

The best time to visit Hotazel is during March, April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 26 mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Hotazel is during March, April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1 in per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 93°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 37°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 Hotazel 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 Hotazel 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
20 °C67 °F
34 °C93 °F
12 km/h7 mph
77 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C66 °F
33 °C91 °F
11 km/h7 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C62 °F
31 °C89 °F
11 km/h7 mph
47 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
12 °C54 °F
27 °C81 °F
11 km/h7 mph
59 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
7 °C45 °F
25 °C77 °F
10 km/h6 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
4 °C39 °F
22 °C71 °F
11 km/h7 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
3 °C37 °F
22 °C71 °F
12 km/h7 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
5 °C41 °F
25 °C76 °F
13 km/h8 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C49 °F
29 °C84 °F
13 km/h8 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C56 °F
31 °C89 °F
14 km/h8 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C61 °F
33 °C92 °F
14 km/h8 mph
37 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C65 °F
34 °C93 °F
13 km/h8 mph
52 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in