Climate Insights for Middledrift

Amathole District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
January
27°C peak
Coldest
July
6°C low
Wettest
January
97mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Middledrift is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 789mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 97mm of rainfall. Middledrift 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 6°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 15° Feb Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 15° Mar Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 14° Apr Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 11° May Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 9° Jun Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 7° Jul Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 6° Aug Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 7° Sep Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 9° Oct Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 10° Nov Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 12° Dec Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Middledrift 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 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 12°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.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 97mm Feb Precipitation: 95mm Mar Precipitation: 96mm Apr Precipitation: 71mm May Precipitation: 45mm Jun Precipitation: 25mm Jul Precipitation: 34mm Aug Precipitation: 27mm Sep Precipitation: 64mm Oct Precipitation: 77mm Nov Precipitation: 85mm Dec Precipitation: 73mm
Precipitation

Middledrift is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 789mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 66mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 97mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 25mm. That's 71mm less than January, 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 17km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 17km/h Nov Wind Speed: 17km/h Dec Wind Speed: 17km/h
Wind Speed

Middledrift is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Middledrift, which began on March 20, 2026. Middledrift 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 6°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 226mm for the season, averaging 75mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 265mm for the season, averaging 88mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 212mm for the season, averaging 71mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 6 to 21°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 85mm over the season and a monthly average of 28mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 21°
Feb 20°
Mar 20°
Apr 17°
May 15°
Jun 13°
Jul 12°
Aug 13°
Sep 15°
Oct 16°
Nov 17°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Middledrift is during January, February, March, April, 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 85mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Middledrift 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
15 °C
27 °C
16 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
27 °C
15 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
14 °C
26 °C
15 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
23 °C
14 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
May
9 °C
22 °C
13 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
Jun
7 °C
20 °C
16 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
Jul
6 °C
20 °C
17 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
21 °C
17 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
22 °C
17 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
23 °C
17 km/h
77 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
24 °C
17 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
26 °C
17 km/h
73 mm
0 cm
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