Climate Insights for Khowa

Chris Hani District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
October
28°C peak
Coldest
August
12°C low
Wettest
September
33mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Khowa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 186mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Khowa 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: October, September, August. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 21° Average: 21° Min: 20° Feb Max: 20° Average: 20° Min: 19° Mar Max: 20° Average: 19° Min: 18° Apr Max: 19° Average: 18° Min: 17° May Max: 19° Average: 19° Min: 18° Jun Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 13° Jul Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 12° Aug Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 12° Sep Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 16° Oct Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 17° Nov Max: 23° Average: 22° Min: 22° Dec Max: 22° Average: 22° Min: 21°
Max
Average
Min

Khowa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 28°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 31mm Feb Precipitation: 22mm Mar Precipitation: 12mm Apr Precipitation: 13mm May Precipitation: 13mm Jun Precipitation: 6mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 33mm Oct Precipitation: 15mm Nov Precipitation: 15mm Dec Precipitation: 26mm
Precipitation

Khowa is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 186mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 15mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 33mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 33mm less than September, 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 9km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Khowa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4km/h in winter, 4km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

16 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Khowa, which began on June 21, 2026. Khowa 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 October at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 12°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 16 to 28°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 63mm over the season and a monthly average of 21mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 78mm over the season and a monthly average of 26mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 17 to 20°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 38mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 12 to 25°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 6mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 21°
Feb 20°
Mar 19°
Apr 18°
May 19°
Jun 16°
Jul 17°
Aug 18°
Sep 20°
Oct 21°
Nov 22°
Dec 22°

The best time to visit Khowa is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, 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 15mm per month. 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 Khowa 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
20 °C
21 °C
10 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
Feb
19 °C
20 °C
9 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
Mar
18 °C
20 °C
7 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Apr
17 °C
19 °C
7 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Jun
13 °C
20 °C
5 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
16 °C
26 °C
3 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
23 °C
5 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
22 °C
6 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
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