Climate Insights for Mbulula Airstrip

South Africa

Hottest
February
27°C peak81°F peak
Coldest
July
10°C low51°F low
Wettest
April
140 mm rain5.5 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Mbulula Airstrip is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 1,075 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 140 mm of rainfall. Mbulula Airstrip 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.The climate in Mbulula Airstrip is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 42.3 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 5.5 in of rainfall. Mbulula Airstrip 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 51°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 19°FebMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 19°MarMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 19°AprMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°MayMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°JunMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 11°JulMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°AugMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 12°SepMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 14°OctMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 14°NovMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°DecMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 80°FAverage: 73°FMin: 66°FFebMax: 81°FAverage: 73°FMin: 67°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 72°FMin: 65°FAprMax: 77°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FMayMax: 76°FAverage: 64°FMin: 56°FJunMax: 74°FAverage: 61°FMin: 52°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 60°FMin: 51°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 62°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 74°FAverage: 64°FMin: 56°FOctMax: 74°FAverage: 66°FMin: 58°FNovMax: 75°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FDecMax: 78°FAverage: 71°FMin: 64°F
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Mbulula Airstrip sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 27°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Mbulula Airstrip sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 51°F to 81°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 51°F and an average of 60°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 117mmFebPrecipitation: 124mmMarPrecipitation: 114mmAprPrecipitation: 140mmMayPrecipitation: 67mmJunPrecipitation: 24mmJulPrecipitation: 25mmAugPrecipitation: 37mmSepPrecipitation: 72mmOctPrecipitation: 106mmNovPrecipitation: 116mmDecPrecipitation: 132mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.6inFebPrecipitation: 4.9inMarPrecipitation: 4.5inAprPrecipitation: 5.5inMayPrecipitation: 2.6inJunPrecipitation: 1inJulPrecipitation: 1inAugPrecipitation: 1.5inSepPrecipitation: 2.8inOctPrecipitation: 4.2inNovPrecipitation: 4.5inDecPrecipitation: 5.2in
Precipitation

Mbulula Airstrip is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,075 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 90 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 140 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 24 mm. That's 116 mm less than April, 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.Mbulula Airstrip is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 42.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 5.5 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.9 in. That's 4.6 in less than April, 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: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Mbulula Airstrip 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 October, averaging 12km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Mbulula Airstrip 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 October, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan23°73°F
Feb23°73°F
Mar22°72°F
Apr20°68°F
May18°64°F
Jun16°61°F
Jul16°60°F
Aug17°62°F
Sep18°64°F
Oct19°66°F
Nov20°68°F
Dec21°71°F

The best time to visit Mbulula Airstrip is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 45 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 27°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Mbulula Airstrip is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.8 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 81°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 Mbulula Airstrip 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 Mbulula Airstrip 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
27 °C80 °F
11 km/h7 mph
117 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C67 °F
27 °C81 °F
11 km/h7 mph
124 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
19 °C65 °F
27 °C80 °F
10 km/h6 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C61 °F
25 °C77 °F
10 km/h6 mph
140 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
13 °C56 °F
24 °C76 °F
9 km/h6 mph
67 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C52 °F
23 °C74 °F
10 km/h6 mph
24 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C51 °F
23 °C73 °F
10 km/h6 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C53 °F
23 °C73 °F
11 km/h7 mph
37 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C56 °F
23 °C74 °F
11 km/h7 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C58 °F
23 °C74 °F
12 km/h8 mph
106 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C61 °F
24 °C75 °F
12 km/h7 mph
116 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C64 °F
25 °C78 °F
12 km/h7 mph
132 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in