Climate Insights for Makhanda Airfield

South Africa

Hottest
January
28°C peak82°F peak
Coldest
July
7°C low45°F low
Wettest
February
60 mm rain2.4 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Makhanda Airfield is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 531 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 60 mm of rainfall. Makhanda Airfield 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 7°C.The climate in Makhanda Airfield is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 20.9 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 2.4 in of rainfall. Makhanda Airfield 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 45°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 16°FebMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 16°MarMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 15°AprMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 12°MayMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°JunMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 8°JulMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 7°AugMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 7°SepMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 9°OctMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°NovMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 13°DecMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 14°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 71°FMin: 61°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°FMarMax: 81°FAverage: 69°FMin: 59°FAprMax: 76°FAverage: 64°FMin: 54°FMayMax: 74°FAverage: 61°FMin: 50°FJunMax: 70°FAverage: 57°FMin: 46°FJulMax: 69°FAverage: 56°FMin: 45°FAugMax: 71°FAverage: 57°FMin: 45°FSepMax: 73°FAverage: 60°FMin: 49°FOctMax: 75°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FNovMax: 77°FAverage: 65°FMin: 55°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°F
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Temperatures in Makhanda Airfield vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Makhanda Airfield vary considerably across the year, with a 37°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 56°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 54mmFebPrecipitation: 60mmMarPrecipitation: 57mmAprPrecipitation: 54mmMayPrecipitation: 36mmJunPrecipitation: 27mmJulPrecipitation: 18mmAugPrecipitation: 21mmSepPrecipitation: 48mmOctPrecipitation: 54mmNovPrecipitation: 47mmDecPrecipitation: 57mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.1inFebPrecipitation: 2.4inMarPrecipitation: 2.2inAprPrecipitation: 2.1inMayPrecipitation: 1.4inJunPrecipitation: 1.1inJulPrecipitation: 0.7inAugPrecipitation: 0.8inSepPrecipitation: 1.9inOctPrecipitation: 2.1inNovPrecipitation: 1.9inDecPrecipitation: 2.2in
Precipitation

Makhanda Airfield is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 531 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 60 mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 18 mm. That's 42 mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Makhanda Airfield is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 2.4 in of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.7 in. That's 1.7 in less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

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

Makhanda Airfield is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 May, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Makhanda Airfield 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 July, averaging 8mph, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°71°F
Feb21°70°F
Mar20°69°F
Apr18°64°F
May16°61°F
Jun14°57°F
Jul13°56°F
Aug14°57°F
Sep15°60°F
Oct17°62°F
Nov18°65°F
Dec20°68°F

The best time to visit Makhanda Airfield is during January, February, March, April, May, 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 52 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Makhanda Airfield is during January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 2 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 45°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 Makhanda Airfield 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 Makhanda Airfield 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
28 °C82 °F
13 km/h8 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C61 °F
28 °C82 °F
13 km/h8 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C59 °F
27 °C81 °F
12 km/h7 mph
57 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
12 °C54 °F
24 °C76 °F
11 km/h7 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
10 °C50 °F
23 °C74 °F
11 km/h7 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
8 °C46 °F
21 °C70 °F
13 km/h8 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
7 °C45 °F
21 °C69 °F
13 km/h8 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C45 °F
21 °C71 °F
13 km/h8 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C49 °F
23 °C73 °F
13 km/h8 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C52 °F
24 °C75 °F
13 km/h8 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C55 °F
25 °C77 °F
13 km/h8 mph
47 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
14 °C58 °F
27 °C80 °F
13 km/h8 mph
57 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in