Climate Insights for Lady Frere

Chris Hani District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
November
23°C peak
Coldest
June
3°C low
Wettest
November
33mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Lady Frere is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 238mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Lady Frere 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: November, October, December. The coldest months are June, July, May, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between May and May.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 18° Average: 18° Min: 17° Feb Max: 19° Average: 19° Min: 19° Mar Max: 19° Average: 19° Min: 18° Apr Max: 18° Average: 17° Min: 16° May Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 10° Jun Max: 17° Average: 9° Min: 3° Jul Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 4° Aug Max: 17° Average: 15° Min: 14° Sep Max: 20° Average: 18° Min: 17° Oct Max: 22° Average: 21° Min: 19° Nov Max: 23° Average: 22° Min: 22° Dec Max: 22° Average: 21° Min: 21°
Max
Average
Min

Lady Frere sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 23°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 22°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between July and August, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 11mm Jun Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Lady Frere is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 238mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 20mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. March and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, 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. Light snowfall can occur between May and May, totalling around 11cm annually. May is the snowiest month with approximately 11cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Lady Frere is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 10km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

Seasons

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

16 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Lady Frere, which began on June 21, 2026. Lady Frere 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 November at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in June near 3°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 17 to 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 61mm over the season and a monthly average of 20mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 19°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 46mm for the entire season. Expect around 11cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 17°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 33mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 18°
Feb 19°
Mar 19°
Apr 17°
May 11°
Jun
Jul
Aug 15°
Sep 18°
Oct 21°
Nov 22°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit Lady Frere is during January, February, March, April, 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 25mm per month. By contrast, June can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°C. 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 Lady Frere 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
17 °C
18 °C
10 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Feb
19 °C
19 °C
7 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Mar
18 °C
19 °C
4 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
18 °C
4 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
May
10 °C
13 °C
3 km/h
13 mm
11 cm
Jun
3 °C
17 °C
3 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jul
4 °C
14 °C
3 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
14 °C
17 °C
13 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
17 °C
20 °C
12 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Oct
19 °C
22 °C
9 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
23 °C
10 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
22 °C
7 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
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