Climate Insights for Pachsdraai

South Africa

Hottest
November
31°C peak88°F peak
Coldest
July
5°C low42°F low
Wettest
December
118 mm rain4.7 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Pachsdraai is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 527 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 118 mm of rainfall. Pachsdraai 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: November, October, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.The climate in Pachsdraai is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 20.7 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 4.7 in of rainfall. Pachsdraai 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: November, October, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 42°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 20°FebMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 20°MarMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°AprMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 14°MayMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 9°JunMax: 22°Average: 13°Min: 6°JulMax: 22°Average: 13°Min: 5°AugMax: 26°Average: 17°Min: 9°SepMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 14°OctMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 17°NovMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 18°DecMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 68°FFebMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 67°FMarMax: 85°FAverage: 74°FMin: 64°FAprMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 57°FMayMax: 76°FAverage: 61°FMin: 48°FJunMax: 72°FAverage: 56°FMin: 42°FJulMax: 72°FAverage: 56°FMin: 42°FAugMax: 78°FAverage: 62°FMin: 48°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 71°FMin: 56°FOctMax: 88°FAverage: 75°FMin: 62°FNovMax: 88°FAverage: 76°FMin: 65°FDecMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 67°F
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Temperatures in Pachsdraai vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 13°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Pachsdraai vary considerably across the year, with a 46°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 56°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 101mmFebPrecipitation: 106mmMarPrecipitation: 42mmAprPrecipitation: 55mmMayPrecipitation: 12mmJunPrecipitation: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 4mmAugPrecipitation: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 5mmOctPrecipitation: 29mmNovPrecipitation: 51mmDecPrecipitation: 118mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4inFebPrecipitation: 4.2inMarPrecipitation: 1.7inAprPrecipitation: 2.1inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.2inOctPrecipitation: 1.1inNovPrecipitation: 2inDecPrecipitation: 4.7in
Precipitation

Pachsdraai is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 527 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 118 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1 mm. That's 117 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.Pachsdraai is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 4.6 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 4.6 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: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Pachsdraai is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7km/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.Pachsdraai 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 October, averaging 7mph, 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan25°77°F
Feb25°76°F
Mar23°74°F
Apr20°68°F
May16°61°F
Jun13°56°F
Jul13°56°F
Aug17°62°F
Sep22°71°F
Oct24°75°F
Nov25°76°F
Dec25°77°F

The best time to visit Pachsdraai is during March, April, May, 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 28 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Pachsdraai is during March, April, May, 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 1.1 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 42°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 Pachsdraai 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 Pachsdraai 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
31 °C87 °F
9 km/h5 mph
101 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C67 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
106 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C64 °F
29 °C85 °F
8 km/h5 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
14 °C57 °F
26 °C80 °F
8 km/h5 mph
55 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
9 °C48 °F
24 °C76 °F
7 km/h4 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
6 °C42 °F
22 °C72 °F
8 km/h5 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
5 °C42 °F
22 °C72 °F
8 km/h5 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C48 °F
26 °C78 °F
10 km/h6 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C56 °F
30 °C86 °F
11 km/h7 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
17 °C62 °F
31 °C88 °F
11 km/h7 mph
29 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
18 °C65 °F
31 °C88 °F
11 km/h7 mph
51 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C67 °F
31 °C87 °F
10 km/h6 mph
118 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in