Climate Insights for Nomathamasanqa

Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
February
24°C peak
Coldest
July
-2°C low
Wettest
December
33mm rain
Best to Visit
February
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Nomathamasanqa is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 293mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Nomathamasanqa 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, January, March. The coldest months are July, May, August, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Snowfall occurs from March to December, with around 167cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 8° Feb Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 10° Mar Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 5° Apr Max: 10° Average: 6° Min: 3° May Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: -2° Jun Max: 7° Average: 3° Min: -1° Jul Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: -2° Aug Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: -1° Sep Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 4° Oct Max: 7° Average: 3° Min: 0° Nov Max: 2° Average: 1° Min: 0° Dec Max: 1° Average: 0° Min: 0°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Nomathamasanqa vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 14mm Apr Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 29mm May Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 33mm Jun Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 33mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 21mm Snow: 11mm Sep Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 2mm Oct Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 11mm Nov Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 2mm Dec Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 33mm
Precipitation
Snow

Nomathamasanqa is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 293mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 24mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 33mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 33mm less than March, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from March to December, with around 167cm accumulating over the season. May typically sees the most snow at around 33cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Nomathamasanqa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

Seasons

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

16 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Nomathamasanqa, which began on June 21, 2026. Nomathamasanqa 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 February at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -2°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 12°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 73mm over the season and a monthly average of 24mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 0 to 24°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 68mm over the season and a monthly average of 23mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -2 to 15°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Expect around 76cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -2 to 10°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 53mm over the season and a monthly average of 18mm. Expect around 43cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 13°
Feb 17°
Mar 10°
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Nomathamasanqa is during February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 18mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -2°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 Nomathamasanqa 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
8 °C
18 °C
4 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Feb
10 °C
24 °C
3 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Mar
5 °C
15 °C
3 km/h
33 mm
14 cm
Apr
3 °C
10 °C
3 km/h
33 mm
29 cm
May
-2 °C
8 °C
3 km/h
33 mm
33 cm
Jun
-1 °C
7 °C
2 km/h
33 mm
33 cm
Jul
-2 °C
10 °C
4 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
-1 °C
9 °C
4 km/h
21 mm
11 cm
Sep Current
4 °C
12 °C
3 km/h
33 mm
2 cm
Oct
0 °C
7 °C
3 km/h
33 mm
11 cm
Nov
0 °C
2 °C
5 km/h
7 mm
2 cm
Dec
0 °C
1 °C
7 km/h
33 mm
33 cm
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