Climate Insights for Merweville

Central Karoo District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

Hottest
January
33°C peak
Coldest
July
4°C low
Wettest
March
30mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Merweville is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 233mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 30mm of rainfall. Merweville 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, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 33° Average: 24° Min: 17° Feb Max: 32° Average: 24° Min: 16° Mar Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 15° Apr Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 11° May Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 8° Jun Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 6° Jul Max: 18° Average: 11° Min: 4° Aug Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 5° Sep Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 8° Oct Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 11° Nov Max: 29° Average: 20° Min: 12° Dec Max: 31° Average: 23° Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Merweville vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°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 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 29mm Feb Precipitation: 21mm Mar Precipitation: 30mm Apr Precipitation: 22mm May Precipitation: 14mm Jun Precipitation: 18mm Jul Precipitation: 10mm Aug Precipitation: 9mm Sep Precipitation: 18mm Oct Precipitation: 20mm Nov Precipitation: 18mm Dec Precipitation: 24mm
Precipitation

Merweville is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 233mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 19mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 30mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 9mm. That's 21mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 25km/h Feb Wind Speed: 23km/h Mar Wind Speed: 21km/h Apr Wind Speed: 19km/h May Wind Speed: 19km/h Jun Wind Speed: 22km/h Jul Wind Speed: 22km/h Aug Wind Speed: 22km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 22km/h Nov Wind Speed: 24km/h Dec Wind Speed: 25km/h
Wind Speed

Merweville is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 22km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Merweville, which began on March 20, 2026. Merweville 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 January at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 4°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 56mm over the season and a monthly average of 19mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 33°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 74mm over the season and a monthly average of 25mm. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 8 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 66mm over the season and a monthly average of 22mm. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 20°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 37mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 24°
Feb 24°
Mar 22°
Apr 18°
May 15°
Jun 12°
Jul 11°
Aug 12°
Sep 15°
Oct 19°
Nov 20°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit Merweville 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 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 22mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°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 Merweville 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
17 °C
33 °C
25 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
32 °C
23 km/h
21 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
29 °C
21 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
25 °C
19 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
May
8 °C
22 °C
19 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Jun
6 °C
18 °C
22 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Jul
4 °C
18 °C
22 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Aug
5 °C
20 °C
22 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
23 °C
21 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
27 °C
22 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
29 °C
24 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
31 °C
25 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
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