Climate Insights for Olifants North 2 Airstrip (CLOSED)

South Africa

Hottest
December
31°C peak88°F peak
Coldest
July
11°C low52°F low
Wettest
February
91 mm rain3.6 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Olifants North 2 Airstrip (CLOSED) is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 432 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 91 mm of rainfall. Olifants North 2 Airstrip (CLOSED) 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: December, January, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.The climate in Olifants North 2 Airstrip (CLOSED) is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 73°F and approximately 17 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 3.6 in of rainfall. Olifants North 2 Airstrip (CLOSED) 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: December, January, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 52°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 21°FebMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°MarMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 21°AprMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°MayMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 14°JunMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 12°JulMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 11°AugMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 13°SepMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 16°OctMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°NovMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 19°DecMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 21°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 70°FFebMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 71°FMarMax: 88°FAverage: 78°FMin: 69°FAprMax: 84°FAverage: 74°FMin: 64°FMayMax: 81°FAverage: 69°FMin: 58°FJunMax: 78°FAverage: 65°FMin: 53°FJulMax: 78°FAverage: 64°FMin: 52°FAugMax: 81°FAverage: 68°FMin: 56°FSepMax: 85°FAverage: 73°FMin: 61°FOctMax: 85°FAverage: 74°FMin: 64°FNovMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 67°FDecMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 70°F
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Olifants North 2 Airstrip (CLOSED) sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 31°C. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Olifants North 2 Airstrip (CLOSED) sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 52°F to 88°F. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 52°F and an average of 64°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 83mmFebPrecipitation: 91mmMarPrecipitation: 35mmAprPrecipitation: 22mmMayPrecipitation: 13mmJunPrecipitation: 3mmJulPrecipitation: 3mmAugPrecipitation: 3mmSepPrecipitation: 12mmOctPrecipitation: 30mmNovPrecipitation: 50mmDecPrecipitation: 87mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.3inFebPrecipitation: 3.6inMarPrecipitation: 1.4inAprPrecipitation: 0.9inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.5inOctPrecipitation: 1.2inNovPrecipitation: 2inDecPrecipitation: 3.4in
Precipitation

Olifants North 2 Airstrip (CLOSED) is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 432 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 36 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 91 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3 mm. That's 89 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.Olifants North 2 Airstrip (CLOSED) is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 17 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.4 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 3.6 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.1 in. That's 3.5 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: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Olifants North 2 Airstrip (CLOSED) is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 12km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Olifants North 2 Airstrip (CLOSED) 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 January, averaging 7mph, 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan26°79°F
Feb26°79°F
Mar25°78°F
Apr23°74°F
May20°69°F
Jun18°65°F
Jul18°64°F
Aug20°68°F
Sep23°73°F
Oct23°74°F
Nov25°77°F
Dec26°79°F

The best time to visit Olifants North 2 Airstrip (CLOSED) is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 17 mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Olifants North 2 Airstrip (CLOSED) is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.7 in per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 88°F. 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 Olifants North 2 Airstrip (CLOSED) 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 Olifants North 2 Airstrip (CLOSED) 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
21 °C70 °F
31 °C88 °F
12 km/h7 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C71 °F
31 °C88 °F
11 km/h7 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C69 °F
31 °C88 °F
10 km/h6 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
18 °C64 °F
29 °C84 °F
9 km/h6 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
14 °C58 °F
27 °C81 °F
8 km/h5 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
12 °C53 °F
26 °C78 °F
9 km/h6 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C52 °F
25 °C78 °F
9 km/h6 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C56 °F
27 °C81 °F
10 km/h6 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C61 °F
29 °C85 °F
11 km/h7 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
18 °C64 °F
29 °C85 °F
12 km/h7 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
19 °C67 °F
31 °C87 °F
11 km/h7 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C70 °F
31 °C88 °F
11 km/h7 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in