Climate Insights for Poortje

The climate in Poortje is cold. The average annual temperature is -11°C and approximately 55mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 5mm of rainfall. Poortje 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, November, December. The coldest months are March, April, May, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 55cm accumulating over the season.

Poortje has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at -9°C with a mean of -10°C. The coldest month is March, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.

Poortje is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 55mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 5mm of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 4mm. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 55cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 5cm.

Poortje is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently winter in Poortje, which began on June 21, 2026. Poortje is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around -9°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in March near -12°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Poortje 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.