Climate Insights for Qumbu

South Africa

Hottest
January
26°C peak79°F peak
Coldest
July
4°C low40°F low
Wettest
February
157 mm rain6.2 in rain
Best to Visit
October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Qumbu is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1,084 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 157 mm of rainfall. Qumbu 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, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.The climate in Qumbu is temperate. The average annual temperature is 60°F and approximately 42.7 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 6.2 in of rainfall. Qumbu 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, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 40°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°FebMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 15°MarMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°AprMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 11°MayMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 8°JunMax: 20°Average: 11°Min: 5°JulMax: 20°Average: 11°Min: 4°AugMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 6°SepMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 9°OctMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°NovMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 12°DecMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 14°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 59°FFebMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°FMarMax: 77°FAverage: 66°FMin: 58°FAprMax: 72°FAverage: 61°FMin: 52°FMayMax: 71°FAverage: 57°FMin: 46°FJunMax: 68°FAverage: 52°FMin: 41°FJulMax: 68°FAverage: 52°FMin: 40°FAugMax: 70°FAverage: 55°FMin: 43°FSepMax: 72°FAverage: 58°FMin: 47°FOctMax: 73°FAverage: 61°FMin: 50°FNovMax: 74°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°FDecMax: 76°FAverage: 65°FMin: 57°F
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Temperatures in Qumbu vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Qumbu vary considerably across the year, with a 39°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 68°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 52°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 150mmFebPrecipitation: 157mmMarPrecipitation: 136mmAprPrecipitation: 104mmMayPrecipitation: 34mmJunPrecipitation: 25mmJulPrecipitation: 16mmAugPrecipitation: 29mmSepPrecipitation: 57mmOctPrecipitation: 94mmNovPrecipitation: 126mmDecPrecipitation: 154mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.9inFebPrecipitation: 6.2inMarPrecipitation: 5.4inAprPrecipitation: 4.1inMayPrecipitation: 1.3inJunPrecipitation: 1inJulPrecipitation: 0.6inAugPrecipitation: 1.2inSepPrecipitation: 2.3inOctPrecipitation: 3.7inNovPrecipitation: 5inDecPrecipitation: 6.1in
Precipitation

Qumbu is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,084 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 90 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 157 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 16 mm. That's 140 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.Qumbu is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 42.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 6.2 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.6 in. That's 5.5 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Qumbu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 7km/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.Qumbu is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan20°68°F
Feb20°67°F
Mar19°66°F
Apr16°61°F
May14°57°F
Jun11°52°F
Jul11°52°F
Aug13°55°F
Sep15°58°F
Oct16°61°F
Nov17°63°F
Dec19°65°F

The best time to visit Qumbu is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 94 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Qumbu is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.7 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 79°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 40°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Qumbu 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 Qumbu 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
15 °C59 °F
26 °C79 °F
8 km/h5 mph
150 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
15 °C59 °F
25 °C78 °F
7 km/h5 mph
157 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
14 °C58 °F
25 °C77 °F
7 km/h4 mph
136 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C52 °F
22 °C72 °F
7 km/h4 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
8 °C46 °F
22 °C71 °F
7 km/h4 mph
34 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
5 °C41 °F
20 °C68 °F
8 km/h5 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
4 °C40 °F
20 °C68 °F
8 km/h5 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
6 °C43 °F
21 °C70 °F
8 km/h5 mph
29 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C47 °F
22 °C72 °F
8 km/h5 mph
57 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C50 °F
23 °C73 °F
9 km/h5 mph
94 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
12 °C53 °F
23 °C74 °F
9 km/h5 mph
126 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
14 °C57 °F
24 °C76 °F
8 km/h5 mph
154 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in