Climate Insights for Mathopestad

South Africa

Hottest
October
27°C peak81°F peak
Coldest
July
4°C low39°F low
Wettest
December
136 mm rain5.3 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Mathopestad is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 709 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 136 mm of rainfall. Mathopestad 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: October, January, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.The climate in Mathopestad is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 27.9 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 5.3 in of rainfall. Mathopestad 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: October, January, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 39°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 17°FebMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°MarMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°AprMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 11°MayMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 7°JunMax: 19°Average: 11°Min: 4°JulMax: 19°Average: 11°Min: 4°AugMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 7°SepMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 11°OctMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 13°NovMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 15°DecMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°
Max
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 71°FMin: 62°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°FMarMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 59°FAprMax: 74°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°FMayMax: 71°FAverage: 57°FMin: 45°FJunMax: 66°FAverage: 52°FMin: 40°FJulMax: 66°FAverage: 52°FMin: 39°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 58°FMin: 45°FSepMax: 79°FAverage: 65°FMin: 52°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 68°FMin: 56°FNovMax: 81°FAverage: 69°FMin: 58°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°F
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Temperatures in Mathopestad vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Mathopestad vary considerably across the year, with a 42°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 68°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 52°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 129mmFebPrecipitation: 129mmMarPrecipitation: 69mmAprPrecipitation: 68mmMayPrecipitation: 22mmJunPrecipitation: 6mmJulPrecipitation: 7mmAugPrecipitation: 2mmSepPrecipitation: 9mmOctPrecipitation: 48mmNovPrecipitation: 84mmDecPrecipitation: 136mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.1inFebPrecipitation: 5.1inMarPrecipitation: 2.7inAprPrecipitation: 2.7inMayPrecipitation: 0.9inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.3inOctPrecipitation: 1.9inNovPrecipitation: 3.3inDecPrecipitation: 5.3in
Precipitation

Mathopestad is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 709 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 59 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 136 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2 mm. That's 134 mm less than December, 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.Mathopestad is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 5.4 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.1 in. That's 5.3 in less than December, 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: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Mathopestad is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Mathopestad 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 September, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°71°F
Feb21°70°F
Mar20°68°F
Apr17°63°F
May14°57°F
Jun11°52°F
Jul11°52°F
Aug14°58°F
Sep19°65°F
Oct20°68°F
Nov21°69°F
Dec21°70°F

The best time to visit Mathopestad is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 56 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Mathopestad is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.2 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 39°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 Mathopestad 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 Mathopestad 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
17 °C62 °F
27 °C81 °F
10 km/h6 mph
129 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C61 °F
26 °C79 °F
9 km/h6 mph
129 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C59 °F
26 °C79 °F
9 km/h6 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C53 °F
23 °C74 °F
9 km/h6 mph
68 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
7 °C45 °F
21 °C71 °F
9 km/h6 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
4 °C40 °F
19 °C66 °F
10 km/h6 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
4 °C39 °F
19 °C66 °F
10 km/h7 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C45 °F
22 °C72 °F
12 km/h8 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C52 °F
26 °C79 °F
13 km/h8 mph
9 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
13 °C56 °F
27 °C81 °F
13 km/h8 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
15 °C58 °F
27 °C81 °F
12 km/h8 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
16 °C61 °F
27 °C80 °F
11 km/h7 mph
136 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in