Climate Insights for Platdrift

South Africa

Hottest
January
31°C peak88°F peak
Coldest
July
5°C low40°F low
Wettest
March
25 mm rain1 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Platdrift is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 217 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 25 mm of rainfall. Platdrift 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.The climate in Platdrift is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 8.5 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 1 in of rainfall. Platdrift 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 40°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 23°Min: 16°FebMax: 31°Average: 22°Min: 16°MarMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 14°AprMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 11°MayMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 8°JunMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 6°JulMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 5°AugMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 5°SepMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 8°OctMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 10°NovMax: 28°Average: 19°Min: 12°DecMax: 30°Average: 21°Min: 14°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 88°FAverage: 73°FMin: 60°FFebMax: 87°FAverage: 72°FMin: 60°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 69°FMin: 58°FAprMax: 77°FAverage: 63°FMin: 52°FMayMax: 72°FAverage: 58°FMin: 46°FJunMax: 66°FAverage: 54°FMin: 42°FJulMax: 64°FAverage: 51°FMin: 40°FAugMax: 67°FAverage: 53°FMin: 41°FSepMax: 72°FAverage: 58°FMin: 46°FOctMax: 78°FAverage: 64°FMin: 51°FNovMax: 82°FAverage: 67°FMin: 54°FDecMax: 85°FAverage: 70°FMin: 57°F
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Temperatures in Platdrift vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°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 September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Platdrift vary considerably across the year, with a 48°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°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 September and October, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 18mmFebPrecipitation: 12mmMarPrecipitation: 25mmAprPrecipitation: 22mmMayPrecipitation: 16mmJunPrecipitation: 20mmJulPrecipitation: 18mmAugPrecipitation: 14mmSepPrecipitation: 20mmOctPrecipitation: 15mmNovPrecipitation: 17mmDecPrecipitation: 19mm
Precipitation
0in1inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.7inFebPrecipitation: 0.5inMarPrecipitation: 1inAprPrecipitation: 0.9inMayPrecipitation: 0.6inJunPrecipitation: 0.8inJulPrecipitation: 0.7inAugPrecipitation: 0.5inSepPrecipitation: 0.8inOctPrecipitation: 0.6inNovPrecipitation: 0.7inDecPrecipitation: 0.7in
Precipitation

Platdrift is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 217 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 18 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 25 mm of rainfall. April and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 12 mm. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Platdrift is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 8.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.7 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 1 in of rainfall. April and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.5 in. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Platdrift 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 June, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Platdrift 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 June, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan23°73°F
Feb22°72°F
Mar20°69°F
Apr17°63°F
May15°58°F
Jun12°54°F
Jul11°51°F
Aug12°53°F
Sep14°58°F
Oct18°64°F
Nov19°67°F
Dec21°70°F

The best time to visit Platdrift is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 18 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 Platdrift is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.7 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 40°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 Platdrift 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 Platdrift 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
16 °C60 °F
31 °C88 °F
11 km/h7 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C60 °F
31 °C87 °F
10 km/h6 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
14 °C58 °F
28 °C83 °F
9 km/h6 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C52 °F
25 °C77 °F
9 km/h5 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
8 °C46 °F
22 °C72 °F
9 km/h6 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
6 °C42 °F
19 °C66 °F
11 km/h7 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
5 °C40 °F
18 °C64 °F
11 km/h7 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
5 °C41 °F
19 °C67 °F
10 km/h6 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C46 °F
22 °C72 °F
10 km/h6 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C51 °F
26 °C78 °F
11 km/h7 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
12 °C54 °F
28 °C82 °F
11 km/h7 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
14 °C57 °F
30 °C85 °F
11 km/h7 mph
19 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in