Climate Insights for Kenhardt

The climate in Kenhardt is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 142mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 37mm of rainfall. Kenhardt 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, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperatures in Kenhardt vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Kenhardt is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 142mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 37mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1mm. That's 35mm 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.

Kenhardt is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 23km/h in winter, 26km/h in spring, 27km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Kenhardt, which began on March 20, 2026. Kenhardt 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 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 5°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Kenhardt is during 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 7mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kenhardt 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.