Climate Insights for Mid Illovo Airstrip

South Africa

Hottest
February
27°C peak80°F peak
Coldest
July
9°C low48°F low
Wettest
December
136 mm rain5.3 in rain
Best to Visit
May, August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Mid Illovo Airstrip is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 1,014 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 136 mm of rainfall. Mid Illovo 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, March, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.The climate in Mid Illovo Airstrip is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 39.9 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 5.3 in of rainfall. Mid Illovo 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, March, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 48°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°FebMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°MarMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°AprMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 15°MayMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 12°JunMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 9°JulMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 9°AugMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°SepMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 13°OctMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 14°NovMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°DecMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 17°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 80°FAverage: 71°FMin: 64°FFebMax: 80°FAverage: 72°FMin: 65°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 71°FMin: 64°FAprMax: 76°FAverage: 66°FMin: 59°FMayMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 54°FJunMax: 73°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 58°FMin: 48°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 61°FMin: 51°FSepMax: 74°FAverage: 63°FMin: 55°FOctMax: 74°FAverage: 64°FMin: 56°FNovMax: 75°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°FDecMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 63°F
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Mid Illovo Airstrip sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 27°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 15°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.Mid Illovo Airstrip sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 48°F to 80°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 48°F and an average of 58°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°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: 100mmAprPrecipitation: 126mmMayPrecipitation: 56mmJunPrecipitation: 22mmJulPrecipitation: 22mmAugPrecipitation: 34mmSepPrecipitation: 64mmOctPrecipitation: 98mmNovPrecipitation: 115mmDecPrecipitation: 136mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.6inFebPrecipitation: 4.9inMarPrecipitation: 3.9inAprPrecipitation: 5inMayPrecipitation: 2.2inJunPrecipitation: 0.9inJulPrecipitation: 0.9inAugPrecipitation: 1.3inSepPrecipitation: 2.5inOctPrecipitation: 3.9inNovPrecipitation: 4.5inDecPrecipitation: 5.3in
Precipitation

Mid Illovo Airstrip is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,014 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 84 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 136 mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 22 mm. That's 114 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.Mid Illovo Airstrip is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 39.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 5.4 in of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.9 in. That's 4.5 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Mid Illovo Airstrip is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8km/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.Mid Illovo Airstrip is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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
Feb22°72°F
Mar22°71°F
Apr19°66°F
May17°63°F
Jun15°59°F
Jul15°58°F
Aug16°61°F
Sep17°63°F
Oct18°64°F
Nov19°67°F
Dec21°69°F

The best time to visit Mid Illovo Airstrip is during May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 63 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Mid Illovo Airstrip is during May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.5 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 80°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 48°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 Mid Illovo 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 Mid Illovo 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
18 °C64 °F
27 °C80 °F
10 km/h6 mph
117 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C65 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h6 mph
124 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C64 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h5 mph
100 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C59 °F
25 °C76 °F
9 km/h5 mph
126 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
May
12 °C54 °F
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
9 °C49 °F
23 °C73 °F
9 km/h5 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
9 °C48 °F
23 °C73 °F
9 km/h6 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C51 °F
23 °C73 °F
9 km/h6 mph
34 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C55 °F
23 °C74 °F
10 km/h6 mph
64 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C56 °F
23 °C74 °F
10 km/h6 mph
98 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
15 °C59 °F
24 °C75 °F
10 km/h6 mph
115 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
17 °C63 °F
25 °C78 °F
10 km/h6 mph
136 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in