Climate Insights for Ottosdal

South Africa

Hottest
December
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
July
3°C low38°F low
Wettest
December
99 mm rain3.9 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ottosdal is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 555 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 99 mm of rainfall. Ottosdal 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, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.The climate in Ottosdal is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 21.8 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 3.9 in of rainfall. Ottosdal 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, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 38°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 17°FebMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°MarMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 15°AprMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°MayMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 7°JunMax: 20°Average: 11°Min: 4°JulMax: 19°Average: 11°Min: 3°AugMax: 23°Average: 14°Min: 6°SepMax: 27°Average: 18°Min: 10°OctMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 13°NovMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 15°DecMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 16°
Max
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 84°FAverage: 73°FMin: 62°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 62°FMarMax: 81°FAverage: 69°FMin: 58°FAprMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 52°FMayMax: 72°FAverage: 57°FMin: 44°FJunMax: 67°FAverage: 51°FMin: 39°FJulMax: 67°FAverage: 51°FMin: 38°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 57°FMin: 43°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 65°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 69°FMin: 55°FNovMax: 84°FAverage: 71°FMin: 59°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 72°FMin: 61°F
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Temperatures in Ottosdal vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Ottosdal vary considerably across the year, with a 46°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 51°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 26°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 95mmFebPrecipitation: 97mmMarPrecipitation: 60mmAprPrecipitation: 63mmMayPrecipitation: 12mmJunPrecipitation: 9mmJulPrecipitation: 5mmAugPrecipitation: 3mmSepPrecipitation: 8mmOctPrecipitation: 38mmNovPrecipitation: 66mmDecPrecipitation: 99mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.7inFebPrecipitation: 3.8inMarPrecipitation: 2.3inAprPrecipitation: 2.5inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.3inOctPrecipitation: 1.5inNovPrecipitation: 2.6inDecPrecipitation: 3.9in
Precipitation

Ottosdal is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 555 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 46 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 99 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3 mm. That's 96 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.Ottosdal is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 21.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.8 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.1 in. That's 3.8 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/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 13km/hSepWind Speed: 14km/hOctWind Speed: 14km/hNovWind Speed: 14km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Ottosdal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10km/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.Ottosdal 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 September, averaging 9mph, 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 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan23°73°F
Feb22°72°F
Mar21°69°F
Apr17°63°F
May14°57°F
Jun11°51°F
Jul11°51°F
Aug14°57°F
Sep18°65°F
Oct21°69°F
Nov22°71°F
Dec22°72°F

The best time to visit Ottosdal is during January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 66 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Ottosdal is during January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.6 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 38°F. 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 Ottosdal 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 Ottosdal 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
17 °C62 °F
29 °C84 °F
11 km/h7 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C62 °F
28 °C82 °F
11 km/h7 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C58 °F
27 °C81 °F
10 km/h6 mph
60 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C52 °F
24 °C75 °F
10 km/h6 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
7 °C44 °F
22 °C72 °F
10 km/h6 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
4 °C39 °F
20 °C67 °F
11 km/h7 mph
9 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
3 °C38 °F
19 °C67 °F
12 km/h7 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
6 °C43 °F
23 °C73 °F
13 km/h8 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
27 °C80 °F
14 km/h9 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
13 °C55 °F
28 °C83 °F
14 km/h9 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
15 °C59 °F
29 °C84 °F
14 km/h9 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
16 °C61 °F
29 °C84 °F
13 km/h8 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in