Climate Insights for Mossbank Airstrip

South Africa

Hottest
January
26°C peak78°F peak
Coldest
July
2°C low36°F low
Wettest
December
164 mm rain6.4 in rain
Best to Visit
April, September, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Mossbank Airstrip is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1,048 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 164 mm of rainfall. Mossbank 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 2°C.The climate in Mossbank Airstrip is temperate. The average annual temperature is 60°F and approximately 41.2 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 6.4 in of rainfall. Mossbank 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 36°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 14°FebMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 15°MarMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 13°AprMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 10°MayMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 6°JunMax: 20°Average: 10°Min: 3°JulMax: 19°Average: 10°Min: 2°AugMax: 21°Average: 12°Min: 5°SepMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 8°OctMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°NovMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 12°DecMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 13°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 58°FFebMax: 77°FAverage: 67°FMin: 58°FMarMax: 77°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°FAprMax: 72°FAverage: 60°FMin: 50°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 55°FMin: 43°FJunMax: 67°FAverage: 50°FMin: 37°FJulMax: 67°FAverage: 50°FMin: 36°FAugMax: 70°FAverage: 54°FMin: 41°FSepMax: 74°FAverage: 59°FMin: 47°FOctMax: 74°FAverage: 61°FMin: 49°FNovMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°FDecMax: 77°FAverage: 66°FMin: 56°F
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Temperatures in Mossbank Airstrip vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Mossbank Airstrip vary considerably across the year, with a 42°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 67°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 50°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 158mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 148mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 121mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 36mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 13mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 121mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 164mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.2inFebPrecipitation: 5.8inMarPrecipitation: 4.8inAprPrecipitation: 3.8inMayPrecipitation: 1.4inJunPrecipitation: 0.5inJulPrecipitation: 0.7inAugPrecipitation: 1inSepPrecipitation: 2inOctPrecipitation: 3.8inNovPrecipitation: 4.8inDecPrecipitation: 6.4in
Precipitation

Mossbank Airstrip is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,048 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 164 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 13 mm. That's 151 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.Mossbank Airstrip is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.4 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 6.5 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.5 in. That's 5.9 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: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Mossbank Airstrip is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6km/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.Mossbank Airstrip is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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

Jan20°67°F
Feb19°67°F
Mar19°65°F
Apr15°60°F
May13°55°F
Jun10°50°F
Jul10°50°F
Aug12°54°F
Sep15°59°F
Oct16°61°F
Nov17°63°F
Dec19°66°F

The best time to visit Mossbank Airstrip is during April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 81 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°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.The best time to visit Mossbank Airstrip is during April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 60°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 78°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 36°F. 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 Mossbank 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 Mossbank 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
14 °C58 °F
26 °C78 °F
7 km/h4 mph
158 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
15 °C58 °F
25 °C77 °F
7 km/h4 mph
148 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
13 °C56 °F
25 °C77 °F
7 km/h4 mph
121 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
10 °C50 °F
22 °C72 °F
6 km/h4 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
6 °C43 °F
21 °C70 °F
6 km/h4 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
3 °C37 °F
20 °C67 °F
7 km/h4 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
2 °C36 °F
19 °C67 °F
7 km/h4 mph
17 mm0.7 in
1 cm0 in
Aug
5 °C41 °F
21 °C70 °F
8 km/h5 mph
26 mm1 in
1 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C47 °F
23 °C74 °F
8 km/h5 mph
51 mm2 in
1 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C49 °F
23 °C74 °F
8 km/h5 mph
95 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
12 °C53 °F
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
121 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
13 °C56 °F
25 °C77 °F
8 km/h5 mph
164 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in