Climate Insights for Houw Hoek

South Africa

Hottest
February
26°C peak79°F peak
Coldest
July
7°C low45°F low
Wettest
June
95 mm rain3.8 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Houw Hoek is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 591 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 95 mm of rainfall. Houw Hoek 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 7°C.The climate in Houw Hoek is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 23.3 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 3.8 in of rainfall. Houw Hoek 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 45°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°FebMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°MarMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°AprMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 13°MayMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 10°JunMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 9°JulMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 7°AugMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 7°SepMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 9°OctMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 11°NovMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 13°DecMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FMarMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°FAprMax: 72°FAverage: 62°FMin: 55°FMayMax: 68°FAverage: 58°FMin: 50°FJunMax: 63°FAverage: 55°FMin: 48°FJulMax: 61°FAverage: 53°FMin: 45°FAugMax: 61°FAverage: 53°FMin: 45°FSepMax: 64°FAverage: 56°FMin: 48°FOctMax: 69°FAverage: 60°FMin: 52°FNovMax: 72°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FDecMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 58°F
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Houw Hoek sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 26°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Houw Hoek sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 45°F to 79°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 53°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 24mmFebPrecipitation: 20mmMarPrecipitation: 35mmAprPrecipitation: 33mmMayPrecipitation: 59mmJunPrecipitation: 95mmJulPrecipitation: 94mmAugPrecipitation: 72mmSepPrecipitation: 55mmOctPrecipitation: 41mmNovPrecipitation: 33mmDecPrecipitation: 30mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1inFebPrecipitation: 0.8inMarPrecipitation: 1.4inAprPrecipitation: 1.3inMayPrecipitation: 2.3inJunPrecipitation: 3.8inJulPrecipitation: 3.7inAugPrecipitation: 2.8inSepPrecipitation: 2.1inOctPrecipitation: 1.6inNovPrecipitation: 1.3inDecPrecipitation: 1.2in
Precipitation

Houw Hoek is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 591 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 49 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 95 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 20 mm. That's 75 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Houw Hoek is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 23.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.9 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 3.7 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.8 in. That's 3 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Houw Hoek 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 January, averaging 13km/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 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Houw Hoek 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 January, 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

Jan21°70°F
Feb21°69°F
Mar19°67°F
Apr17°62°F
May15°58°F
Jun13°55°F
Jul12°53°F
Aug12°53°F
Sep13°56°F
Oct16°60°F
Nov18°64°F
Dec19°67°F

The best time to visit Houw Hoek is during January, February, March, April, 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 31 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Houw Hoek is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 45°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 Houw Hoek 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 Houw Hoek 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
16 °C61 °F
26 °C79 °F
13 km/h8 mph
24 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C61 °F
26 °C79 °F
12 km/h8 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C59 °F
24 °C76 °F
11 km/h7 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C55 °F
22 °C72 °F
11 km/h7 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
10 °C50 °F
20 °C68 °F
10 km/h6 mph
59 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
9 °C48 °F
17 °C63 °F
11 km/h7 mph
95 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
7 °C45 °F
16 °C61 °F
11 km/h7 mph
94 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C45 °F
16 °C61 °F
11 km/h7 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C48 °F
18 °C64 °F
11 km/h7 mph
55 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C52 °F
21 °C69 °F
12 km/h7 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C55 °F
22 °C72 °F
13 km/h8 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C58 °F
24 °C76 °F
13 km/h8 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in