Climate Insights for Rietputs Suid

South Africa

Hottest
January
36°C peak97°F peak
Coldest
July
5°C low41°F low
Wettest
January
29 mm rain1.1 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Rietputs Suid is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 113 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 29 mm of rainfall. Rietputs Suid 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, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.The climate in Rietputs Suid is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 4.5 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 1.1 in of rainfall. Rietputs Suid 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, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 41°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 36°Average: 28°Min: 20°FebMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 21°MarMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 18°AprMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 14°MayMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 10°JunMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 6°JulMax: 20°Average: 12°Min: 5°AugMax: 23°Average: 14°Min: 6°SepMax: 27°Average: 18°Min: 10°OctMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 14°NovMax: 33°Average: 25°Min: 16°DecMax: 35°Average: 27°Min: 18°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 97°FAverage: 83°FMin: 69°FFebMax: 96°FAverage: 82°FMin: 69°FMarMax: 92°FAverage: 78°FMin: 65°FAprMax: 84°FAverage: 70°FMin: 58°FMayMax: 77°FAverage: 62°FMin: 50°FJunMax: 70°FAverage: 55°FMin: 43°FJulMax: 69°FAverage: 54°FMin: 41°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 57°FMin: 43°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 65°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 87°FAverage: 72°FMin: 57°FNovMax: 92°FAverage: 77°FMin: 62°FDecMax: 95°FAverage: 80°FMin: 65°F
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Temperatures in Rietputs Suid vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 12°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Rietputs Suid vary considerably across the year, with a 56°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 97°F and an average of 83°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 54°F. The average daily temperature swing is 28°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: 29mmFebPrecipitation: 15mmMarPrecipitation: 11mmAprPrecipitation: 15mmMayPrecipitation: 6mmJunPrecipitation: 8mmJulPrecipitation: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 6mmNovPrecipitation: 4mmDecPrecipitation: 15mm
Precipitation
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.1inFebPrecipitation: 0.6inMarPrecipitation: 0.4inAprPrecipitation: 0.6inMayPrecipitation: 0.2inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inOctPrecipitation: 0.2inNovPrecipitation: 0.1inDecPrecipitation: 0.6in
Precipitation

Rietputs Suid is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 113 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 29 mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 28 mm less than January, 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.Rietputs Suid is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 4.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.4 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 1.1 in of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 1.1 in less than January, 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/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 14km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 14km/hAugWind Speed: 14km/hSepWind Speed: 15km/hOctWind Speed: 16km/hNovWind Speed: 17km/hDecWind Speed: 17km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 11mph
Wind Speed

Rietputs Suid is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 13km/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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Rietputs Suid is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan28°83°F
Feb28°82°F
Mar26°78°F
Apr21°70°F
May17°62°F
Jun13°55°F
Jul12°54°F
Aug14°57°F
Sep18°65°F
Oct22°72°F
Nov25°77°F
Dec27°80°F

The best time to visit Rietputs Suid is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 7 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Rietputs Suid is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.3 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 97°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 41°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 Rietputs Suid 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 Rietputs Suid 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 °C69 °F
36 °C97 °F
16 km/h10 mph
29 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C69 °F
35 °C96 °F
15 km/h9 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C65 °F
33 °C92 °F
14 km/h9 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
14 °C58 °F
29 °C84 °F
13 km/h8 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
10 °C50 °F
25 °C77 °F
13 km/h8 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
6 °C43 °F
21 °C70 °F
13 km/h8 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
5 °C41 °F
20 °C69 °F
14 km/h8 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
6 °C43 °F
23 °C73 °F
14 km/h9 mph
1 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
27 °C80 °F
15 km/h10 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C57 °F
30 °C87 °F
16 km/h10 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C62 °F
33 °C92 °F
17 km/h10 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C65 °F
35 °C95 °F
17 km/h11 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in