Climate Insights for Pafuri Camp Airstrip

South Africa

Hottest
November
33°C peak91°F peak
Coldest
July
13°C low55°F low
Wettest
February
142 mm rain5.6 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Pafuri Camp Airstrip is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 543 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 142 mm of rainfall. Pafuri Camp 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: November, December, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.The climate in Pafuri Camp Airstrip is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 76°F and approximately 21.4 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 5.6 in of rainfall. Pafuri Camp 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: November, December, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 55°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°FebMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°MarMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°AprMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 19°MayMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 16°JunMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°JulMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°AugMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 15°SepMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 18°OctMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 19°NovMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 21°DecMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 23°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 90°FAverage: 81°FMin: 73°FFebMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 73°FMarMax: 89°FAverage: 79°FMin: 71°FAprMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 67°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 70°FMin: 60°FJunMax: 79°FAverage: 67°FMin: 56°FJulMax: 79°FAverage: 66°FMin: 55°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 71°FMin: 59°FSepMax: 88°FAverage: 76°FMin: 64°FOctMax: 89°FAverage: 78°FMin: 67°FNovMax: 91°FAverage: 81°FMin: 71°FDecMax: 91°FAverage: 82°FMin: 73°F
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Pafuri Camp Airstrip sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 33°C. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 19°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.Pafuri Camp Airstrip sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 55°F to 91°F. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 55°F and an average of 66°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 112mmFebPrecipitation: 142mmMarPrecipitation: 45mmAprPrecipitation: 22mmMayPrecipitation: 12mmJunPrecipitation: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 3mmAugPrecipitation: 4mmSepPrecipitation: 12mmOctPrecipitation: 20mmNovPrecipitation: 47mmDecPrecipitation: 120mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.4inFebPrecipitation: 5.6inMarPrecipitation: 1.8inAprPrecipitation: 0.9inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSepPrecipitation: 0.5inOctPrecipitation: 0.8inNovPrecipitation: 1.8inDecPrecipitation: 4.7in
Precipitation

Pafuri Camp Airstrip is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 543 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 142 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3 mm. That's 138 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.Pafuri Camp Airstrip is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 21.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.8 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 5.6 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.1 in. That's 5.4 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: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Pafuri Camp Airstrip is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 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.Pafuri Camp Airstrip 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 October, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter 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 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan27°81°F
Feb27°81°F
Mar26°79°F
Apr24°76°F
May21°70°F
Jun19°67°F
Jul19°66°F
Aug21°71°F
Sep24°76°F
Oct26°78°F
Nov27°81°F
Dec28°82°F

The best time to visit Pafuri Camp Airstrip is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 10 mm per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Pafuri Camp Airstrip is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 91°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 Pafuri Camp 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 Pafuri Camp 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
23 °C73 °F
32 °C90 °F
12 km/h8 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C73 °F
32 °C89 °F
12 km/h7 mph
142 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C71 °F
31 °C89 °F
10 km/h6 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
19 °C67 °F
30 °C86 °F
9 km/h6 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
16 °C60 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C56 °F
26 °C79 °F
9 km/h6 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C55 °F
26 °C79 °F
9 km/h6 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C59 °F
29 °C83 °F
10 km/h7 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
18 °C64 °F
31 °C88 °F
12 km/h7 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
19 °C67 °F
32 °C89 °F
12 km/h8 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C71 °F
33 °C91 °F
12 km/h7 mph
47 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C73 °F
33 °C91 °F
11 km/h7 mph
120 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in