Climate Insights for Kruidfontein

South Africa

Hottest
January
36°C peak96°F peak
Coldest
July
5°C low41°F low
Wettest
March
20 mm rain0.8 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kruidfontein is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 143 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 20 mm of rainfall. Kruidfontein 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.The climate in Kruidfontein is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 5.6 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 0.8 in of rainfall. Kruidfontein 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 41°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 36°Average: 27°Min: 19°FebMax: 35°Average: 26°Min: 19°MarMax: 32°Average: 24°Min: 17°AprMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 13°MayMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 9°JunMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 6°JulMax: 20°Average: 12°Min: 5°AugMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 6°SepMax: 26°Average: 17°Min: 10°OctMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 13°NovMax: 32°Average: 23°Min: 15°DecMax: 34°Average: 25°Min: 17°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 96°FAverage: 80°FMin: 66°FFebMax: 95°FAverage: 79°FMin: 66°FMarMax: 90°FAverage: 75°FMin: 63°FAprMax: 82°FAverage: 68°FMin: 56°FMayMax: 76°FAverage: 62°FMin: 48°FJunMax: 69°FAverage: 56°FMin: 43°FJulMax: 68°FAverage: 54°FMin: 41°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 58°FMin: 44°FSepMax: 78°FAverage: 63°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 85°FAverage: 70°FMin: 55°FNovMax: 89°FAverage: 73°FMin: 59°FDecMax: 93°FAverage: 77°FMin: 63°F
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Temperatures in Kruidfontein 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 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 12°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Kruidfontein vary considerably across the year, with a 55°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 96°F and an average of 80°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 54°F. The average daily temperature swing is 28°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 12mmFebPrecipitation: 11mmMarPrecipitation: 20mmAprPrecipitation: 17mmMayPrecipitation: 13mmJunPrecipitation: 13mmJulPrecipitation: 8mmAugPrecipitation: 5mmSepPrecipitation: 10mmOctPrecipitation: 12mmNovPrecipitation: 11mmDecPrecipitation: 13mm
Precipitation
0in1inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.5inFebPrecipitation: 0.4inMarPrecipitation: 0.8inAprPrecipitation: 0.7inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inJunPrecipitation: 0.5inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSepPrecipitation: 0.4inOctPrecipitation: 0.5inNovPrecipitation: 0.4inDecPrecipitation: 0.5in
Precipitation

Kruidfontein is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 143 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 20 mm of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 5 mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Kruidfontein is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 5.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.5 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 0.8 in of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.2 in. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 13km/hSepWind Speed: 14km/hOctWind Speed: 15km/hNovWind Speed: 15km/hDecWind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Kruidfontein is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Kruidfontein is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan27°80°F
Feb26°79°F
Mar24°75°F
Apr20°68°F
May17°62°F
Jun13°56°F
Jul12°54°F
Aug14°58°F
Sep17°63°F
Oct21°70°F
Nov23°73°F
Dec25°77°F

The best time to visit Kruidfontein is during March, April, May, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 14 mm 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 best time to visit Kruidfontein is during March, April, May, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.6 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 96°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 41°F. 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 Kruidfontein 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 Kruidfontein 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
19 °C66 °F
36 °C96 °F
16 km/h10 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C66 °F
35 °C95 °F
15 km/h9 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C63 °F
32 °C90 °F
13 km/h8 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C56 °F
28 °C82 °F
12 km/h8 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
9 °C48 °F
25 °C76 °F
11 km/h7 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
6 °C43 °F
21 °C69 °F
12 km/h7 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
5 °C41 °F
20 °C68 °F
12 km/h8 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
6 °C44 °F
22 °C72 °F
13 km/h8 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
26 °C78 °F
14 km/h9 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
13 °C55 °F
29 °C85 °F
15 km/h9 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
15 °C59 °F
32 °C89 °F
15 km/h10 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
17 °C63 °F
34 °C93 °F
15 km/h10 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in