Climate Insights for Kokstad

The climate in Kokstad is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 152mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Kokstad 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: May, July, June. The coldest months are December, November, October, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Snowfall occurs from September to December, with around 98cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Kokstad vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 10°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between July and August, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Kokstad is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 152mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 13mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0mm. That's 33mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from September to December, with around 98cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 33cm.

Kokstad is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 9km/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 3km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 3km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Kokstad, which began on June 21, 2026. Kokstad 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 May at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -11°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kokstad 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.