Climate Insights for Kosi Bay Rest Camp

South Africa

Hottest
January
30°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
July
16°C low60°F low
Wettest
February
139 mm rain5.5 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kosi Bay Rest Camp is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 835 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 139 mm of rainfall. Kosi Bay Rest Camp 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, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.The climate in Kosi Bay Rest Camp is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 74°F and approximately 32.9 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 5.5 in of rainfall. Kosi Bay Rest Camp 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, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 60°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°FebMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°MarMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°AprMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 21°MayMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 18°JunMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°JulMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°AugMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 17°SepMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 18°OctMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 19°NovMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 21°DecMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 85°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FFebMax: 85°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FMarMax: 84°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FAprMax: 81°FAverage: 75°FMin: 69°FMayMax: 78°FAverage: 71°FMin: 65°FJunMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FJulMax: 75°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°FAugMax: 76°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FSepMax: 79°FAverage: 71°FMin: 65°FOctMax: 78°FAverage: 72°FMin: 67°FNovMax: 81°FAverage: 75°FMin: 70°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°F
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Kosi Bay Rest Camp sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 30°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Kosi Bay Rest Camp sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 60°F to 85°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 60°F and an average of 67°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 111mmFebPrecipitation: 139mmMarPrecipitation: 102mmAprPrecipitation: 75mmMayPrecipitation: 43mmJunPrecipitation: 34mmJulPrecipitation: 28mmAugPrecipitation: 26mmSepPrecipitation: 43mmOctPrecipitation: 66mmNovPrecipitation: 67mmDecPrecipitation: 101mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.4inFebPrecipitation: 5.5inMarPrecipitation: 4inAprPrecipitation: 3inMayPrecipitation: 1.7inJunPrecipitation: 1.3inJulPrecipitation: 1.1inAugPrecipitation: 1inSepPrecipitation: 1.7inOctPrecipitation: 2.6inNovPrecipitation: 2.6inDecPrecipitation: 4in
Precipitation

Kosi Bay Rest Camp is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 835 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 70 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 139 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 26 mm. That's 113 mm less than February, 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.Kosi Bay Rest Camp is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 32.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 5.5 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1 in. That's 4.4 in less than February, 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/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 14km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 15km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 18km/hOctWind Speed: 18km/hNovWind Speed: 17km/hDecWind Speed: 17km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 11mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Kosi Bay Rest Camp is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 13km/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.Kosi Bay Rest Camp is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan26°79°F
Feb26°79°F
Mar26°78°F
Apr24°75°F
May22°71°F
Jun20°68°F
Jul20°67°F
Aug20°69°F
Sep22°71°F
Oct22°72°F
Nov24°75°F
Dec25°78°F

The best time to visit Kosi Bay Rest Camp is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 48 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Kosi Bay Rest Camp is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 85°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 Kosi Bay Rest Camp 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 Kosi Bay Rest Camp 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
23 °C73 °F
30 °C85 °F
15 km/h9 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C74 °F
30 °C85 °F
15 km/h9 mph
139 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C73 °F
29 °C84 °F
13 km/h8 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
21 °C69 °F
27 °C81 °F
14 km/h9 mph
75 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
May
18 °C65 °F
26 °C78 °F
13 km/h8 mph
43 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C61 °F
24 °C76 °F
14 km/h9 mph
34 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C60 °F
24 °C75 °F
15 km/h9 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
17 °C62 °F
25 °C76 °F
17 km/h10 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
18 °C65 °F
26 °C79 °F
18 km/h11 mph
43 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
19 °C67 °F
26 °C78 °F
18 km/h11 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C70 °F
27 °C81 °F
17 km/h11 mph
67 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
22 °C72 °F
29 °C84 °F
17 km/h10 mph
101 mm4 in
0 cm0 in