Climate Insights for Indwe

Chris Hani District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
January
26°C peak
Coldest
July
2°C low
Wettest
January
156mm rain
Best to Visit
October, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Indwe is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 891mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 156mm of rainfall. Indwe 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 2°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 13° Feb Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 13° Mar Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 12° Apr Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 8° May Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 5° Jun Max: 17° Average: 9° Min: 3° Jul Max: 16° Average: 9° Min: 2° Aug Max: 18° Average: 11° Min: 3° Sep Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 6° Oct Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 8° Nov Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 10° Dec Max: 26° Average: 18° Min: 12°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Indwe vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 156mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 141mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 2mm Aug Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 130mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Indwe is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 891mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 74mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 156mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 13mm. That's 143mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 18km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 17km/h Jun Wind Speed: 20km/h Jul Wind Speed: 21km/h Aug Wind Speed: 21km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed

Indwe is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 16km/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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 21km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Indwe, which began on March 20, 2026. Indwe 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 January at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 2°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 6 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 196mm for the season, averaging 65mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 427mm across the season with a monthly average of 142mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 219mm for the season, averaging 73mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 18°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 49mm over the season and a monthly average of 16mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 19°
Feb 19°
Mar 18°
Apr 14°
May 12°
Jun
Jul
Aug 11°
Sep 14°
Oct 15°
Nov 17°
Dec 18°

The best time to visit Indwe is during October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 77mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Indwe 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
13 °C
26 °C
18 km/h
156 mm
0 cm
Feb
13 °C
25 °C
17 km/h
141 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
12 °C
25 °C
17 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Apr
8 °C
21 °C
16 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
May
5 °C
20 °C
17 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Jun
3 °C
17 °C
20 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Jul
2 °C
16 °C
21 km/h
20 mm
2 cm
Aug
3 °C
18 °C
21 km/h
15 mm
1 cm
Sep
6 °C
22 °C
21 km/h
42 mm
1 cm
Oct
8 °C
23 °C
20 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Nov
10 °C
24 °C
20 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Dec
12 °C
26 °C
20 km/h
130 mm
0 cm
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