Climate Insights for Mkuze River Airstrip

South Africa

Hottest
January
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
July
11°C low51°F low
Wettest
February
110 mm rain4.3 in rain
Best to Visit
January, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Mkuze River Airstrip is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 707 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 110 mm of rainfall. Mkuze River 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: January, February, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.The climate in Mkuze River Airstrip is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 27.8 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 4.3 in of rainfall. Mkuze River 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: January, February, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 51°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 20°FebMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 20°MarMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 20°AprMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 17°MayMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 14°JunMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°JulMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°AugMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 13°SepMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°OctMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°NovMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°DecMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 68°FFebMax: 85°FAverage: 76°FMin: 69°FMarMax: 85°FAverage: 75°FMin: 67°FAprMax: 81°FAverage: 71°FMin: 63°FMayMax: 78°FAverage: 66°FMin: 56°FJunMax: 75°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FJulMax: 75°FAverage: 62°FMin: 51°FAugMax: 77°FAverage: 65°FMin: 55°FSepMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 59°FOctMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FNovMax: 81°FAverage: 72°FMin: 64°FDecMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 67°F
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Mkuze River Airstrip sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 30°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Mkuze River Airstrip sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 51°F to 86°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 51°F and an average of 62°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 93mmFebPrecipitation: 110mmMarPrecipitation: 68mmAprPrecipitation: 68mmMayPrecipitation: 35mmJunPrecipitation: 12mmJulPrecipitation: 8mmAugPrecipitation: 18mmSepPrecipitation: 38mmOctPrecipitation: 66mmNovPrecipitation: 84mmDecPrecipitation: 106mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.7inFebPrecipitation: 4.3inMarPrecipitation: 2.7inAprPrecipitation: 2.7inMayPrecipitation: 1.4inJunPrecipitation: 0.5inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inAugPrecipitation: 0.7inSepPrecipitation: 1.5inOctPrecipitation: 2.6inNovPrecipitation: 3.3inDecPrecipitation: 4.2in
Precipitation

Mkuze River Airstrip is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 707 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 59 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 110 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 8 mm. That's 102 mm less than February, 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.Mkuze River Airstrip is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 4.3 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.3 in. That's 4 in less than February, 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: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Mkuze River 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 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.Mkuze River 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°76°F
Feb24°76°F
Mar24°75°F
Apr22°71°F
May19°66°F
Jun17°62°F
Jul17°62°F
Aug18°65°F
Sep20°68°F
Oct21°69°F
Nov22°72°F
Dec23°74°F

The best time to visit Mkuze River Airstrip is during January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 49 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Mkuze River Airstrip is during January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. 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 Mkuze River 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 Mkuze River 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
20 °C68 °F
30 °C86 °F
12 km/h7 mph
93 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C69 °F
30 °C85 °F
11 km/h7 mph
110 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
20 °C67 °F
29 °C85 °F
10 km/h6 mph
68 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
17 °C63 °F
27 °C81 °F
10 km/h6 mph
68 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
14 °C56 °F
26 °C78 °F
9 km/h6 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C52 °F
24 °C75 °F
10 km/h6 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C51 °F
24 °C75 °F
10 km/h7 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C55 °F
25 °C77 °F
12 km/h7 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
15 °C59 °F
26 °C79 °F
13 km/h8 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C60 °F
26 °C79 °F
13 km/h8 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
18 °C64 °F
27 °C81 °F
13 km/h8 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C67 °F
28 °C83 °F
12 km/h8 mph
106 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in