Climate Insights for Prieska Airport

South Africa

Hottest
January
35°C peak95°F peak
Coldest
July
3°C low37°F low
Wettest
December
47 mm rain1.9 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Prieska Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 267 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 47 mm of rainfall. Prieska Airport 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.The climate in Prieska Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 10.5 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 1.9 in of rainfall. Prieska Airport 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 37°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 35°Average: 27°Min: 20°FebMax: 34°Average: 26°Min: 19°MarMax: 32°Average: 24°Min: 17°AprMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 12°MayMax: 24°Average: 15°Min: 8°JunMax: 20°Average: 12°Min: 4°JulMax: 20°Average: 11°Min: 3°AugMax: 22°Average: 13°Min: 4°SepMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 9°OctMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 13°NovMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 16°DecMax: 34°Average: 26°Min: 18°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 95°FAverage: 81°FMin: 67°FFebMax: 93°FAverage: 79°FMin: 66°FMarMax: 89°FAverage: 75°FMin: 62°FAprMax: 81°FAverage: 67°FMin: 54°FMayMax: 75°FAverage: 60°FMin: 46°FJunMax: 68°FAverage: 53°FMin: 39°FJulMax: 68°FAverage: 52°FMin: 37°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 55°FMin: 40°FSepMax: 79°FAverage: 64°FMin: 47°FOctMax: 86°FAverage: 71°FMin: 55°FNovMax: 90°FAverage: 76°FMin: 60°FDecMax: 93°FAverage: 80°FMin: 64°F
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Temperatures in Prieska Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 11°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Prieska Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 58°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 95°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 52°F. The average daily temperature swing is 29°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 47mmFebPrecipitation: 39mmMarPrecipitation: 40mmAprPrecipitation: 34mmMayPrecipitation: 12mmJunPrecipitation: 8mmJulPrecipitation: 3mmAugPrecipitation: 3mmSepPrecipitation: 9mmOctPrecipitation: 9mmNovPrecipitation: 15mmDecPrecipitation: 47mm
Precipitation
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.8inFebPrecipitation: 1.5inMarPrecipitation: 1.6inAprPrecipitation: 1.4inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.4inOctPrecipitation: 0.4inNovPrecipitation: 0.6inDecPrecipitation: 1.9in
Precipitation

Prieska Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 267 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 47 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3 mm. That's 44 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.Prieska Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 10.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.9 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 1.9 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.1 in. That's 1.7 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: 14km/hFebWind Speed: 13km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 13km/hSepWind Speed: 14km/hOctWind Speed: 15km/hNovWind Speed: 15km/hDecWind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Prieska Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Prieska Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7mph, 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

Jan27°81°F
Feb26°79°F
Mar24°75°F
Apr19°67°F
May15°60°F
Jun12°53°F
Jul11°52°F
Aug13°55°F
Sep18°64°F
Oct22°71°F
Nov25°76°F
Dec26°80°F

The best time to visit Prieska Airport is during March, April, May, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 20 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Prieska Airport is during March, April, May, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.8 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 95°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 37°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 Prieska Airport 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 Prieska Airport 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 °C67 °F
35 °C95 °F
14 km/h8 mph
47 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C66 °F
34 °C93 °F
13 km/h8 mph
39 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C62 °F
32 °C89 °F
12 km/h7 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
12 °C54 °F
27 °C81 °F
11 km/h7 mph
34 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
8 °C46 °F
24 °C75 °F
11 km/h7 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
4 °C39 °F
20 °C68 °F
12 km/h7 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
3 °C37 °F
20 °C68 °F
12 km/h8 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
4 °C40 °F
22 °C72 °F
13 km/h8 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C47 °F
26 °C79 °F
14 km/h9 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
13 °C55 °F
30 °C86 °F
15 km/h9 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C60 °F
32 °C90 °F
15 km/h9 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C64 °F
34 °C93 °F
15 km/h9 mph
47 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in