Climate Insights for Kotana

South Africa

Hottest
January
26°C peak79°F peak
Coldest
July
8°C low46°F low
Wettest
January
122 mm rain4.8 in rain
Best to Visit
May, September, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kotana is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 935 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 122 mm of rainfall. Kotana 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, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.The climate in Kotana is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 36.8 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 4.8 in of rainfall. Kotana 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, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 46°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°FebMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°MarMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°AprMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 13°MayMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 11°JunMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 9°JulMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 8°AugMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 9°SepMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 10°OctMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 11°NovMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 13°DecMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 15°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FFebMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FMarMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°FAprMax: 74°FAverage: 63°FMin: 55°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 61°FMin: 51°FJunMax: 71°FAverage: 58°FMin: 47°FJulMax: 70°FAverage: 57°FMin: 46°FAugMax: 71°FAverage: 58°FMin: 47°FSepMax: 72°FAverage: 60°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 73°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FNovMax: 74°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FDecMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°F
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Min

Kotana sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 26°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Kotana sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 46°F to 79°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 46°F and an average of 57°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 122mmFebPrecipitation: 103mmMarPrecipitation: 119mmAprPrecipitation: 102mmMayPrecipitation: 38mmJunPrecipitation: 35mmJulPrecipitation: 19mmAugPrecipitation: 22mmSepPrecipitation: 67mmOctPrecipitation: 93mmNovPrecipitation: 97mmDecPrecipitation: 116mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.8inFebPrecipitation: 4.1inMarPrecipitation: 4.7inAprPrecipitation: 4inMayPrecipitation: 1.5inJunPrecipitation: 1.4inJulPrecipitation: 0.8inAugPrecipitation: 0.9inSepPrecipitation: 2.7inOctPrecipitation: 3.7inNovPrecipitation: 3.8inDecPrecipitation: 4.6in
Precipitation

Kotana is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 935 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 122 mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 19 mm. That's 102 mm 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.Kotana is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 4.8 in of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.7 in. That's 4 in 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/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Kotana is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Kotana is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan21°69°F
Feb21°69°F
Mar20°68°F
Apr17°63°F
May16°61°F
Jun14°58°F
Jul14°57°F
Aug14°58°F
Sep16°60°F
Oct17°62°F
Nov18°64°F
Dec19°67°F

The best time to visit Kotana is during May, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 74 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 8°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.The best time to visit Kotana is during May, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.9 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 79°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 46°F. 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 Kotana 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 Kotana 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
16 °C61 °F
26 °C79 °F
12 km/h7 mph
122 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C61 °F
26 °C78 °F
11 km/h7 mph
103 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C60 °F
26 °C78 °F
10 km/h6 mph
119 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C55 °F
23 °C74 °F
11 km/h7 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
May
11 °C51 °F
23 °C73 °F
11 km/h7 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
9 °C47 °F
21 °C71 °F
12 km/h8 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
8 °C46 °F
21 °C70 °F
13 km/h8 mph
19 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C47 °F
22 °C71 °F
12 km/h8 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
22 °C72 °F
12 km/h7 mph
67 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C52 °F
23 °C73 °F
12 km/h8 mph
93 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C55 °F
23 °C74 °F
12 km/h7 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C59 °F
25 °C76 °F
12 km/h7 mph
116 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in