Climate Insights for Rinkhalskop Lodge (CLOSED)

South Africa

Hottest
February
32°C peak89°F peak
Coldest
July
7°C low45°F low
Wettest
December
91 mm rain3.6 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Rinkhalskop Lodge (CLOSED) is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 453 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 91 mm of rainfall. Rinkhalskop Lodge (CLOSED) 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Rinkhalskop Lodge (CLOSED) is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 17.8 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 3.6 in of rainfall. Rinkhalskop Lodge (CLOSED) 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 45°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 20°FebMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 20°MarMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 19°AprMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 16°MayMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 11°JunMax: 24°Average: 15°Min: 7°JulMax: 24°Average: 15°Min: 7°AugMax: 27°Average: 18°Min: 10°SepMax: 31°Average: 22°Min: 14°OctMax: 31°Average: 23°Min: 16°NovMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 18°DecMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 20°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 89°FAverage: 78°FMin: 68°FFebMax: 89°FAverage: 78°FMin: 69°FMarMax: 89°FAverage: 77°FMin: 66°FAprMax: 84°FAverage: 71°FMin: 60°FMayMax: 79°FAverage: 65°FMin: 52°FJunMax: 75°FAverage: 59°FMin: 45°FJulMax: 75°FAverage: 58°FMin: 45°FAugMax: 81°FAverage: 65°FMin: 51°FSepMax: 87°FAverage: 72°FMin: 57°FOctMax: 88°FAverage: 74°FMin: 61°FNovMax: 87°FAverage: 76°FMin: 64°FDecMax: 89°FAverage: 77°FMin: 67°F
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Temperatures in Rinkhalskop Lodge (CLOSED) vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Rinkhalskop Lodge (CLOSED) vary considerably across the year, with a 44°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 58°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 81mmFebPrecipitation: 70mmMarPrecipitation: 34mmAprPrecipitation: 30mmMayPrecipitation: 15mmJunPrecipitation: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 4mmAugPrecipitation: 2mmSepPrecipitation: 10mmOctPrecipitation: 40mmNovPrecipitation: 76mmDecPrecipitation: 91mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.2inFebPrecipitation: 2.8inMarPrecipitation: 1.3inAprPrecipitation: 1.2inMayPrecipitation: 0.6inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.4inOctPrecipitation: 1.6inNovPrecipitation: 3inDecPrecipitation: 3.6in
Precipitation

Rinkhalskop Lodge (CLOSED) is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 453 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 91 mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1 mm. That's 90 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.Rinkhalskop Lodge (CLOSED) is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 17.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 3.6 in of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. That's 3.5 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: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Rinkhalskop Lodge (CLOSED) 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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Rinkhalskop Lodge (CLOSED) 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 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan26°78°F
Feb26°78°F
Mar25°77°F
Apr22°71°F
May18°65°F
Jun15°59°F
Jul15°58°F
Aug18°65°F
Sep22°72°F
Oct23°74°F
Nov24°76°F
Dec25°77°F

The best time to visit Rinkhalskop Lodge (CLOSED) is during March, April, May, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 29 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Rinkhalskop Lodge (CLOSED) is during March, April, May, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 89°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 45°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 Rinkhalskop Lodge (CLOSED) 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 Rinkhalskop Lodge (CLOSED) 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 °C68 °F
32 °C89 °F
9 km/h5 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C69 °F
32 °C89 °F
8 km/h5 mph
70 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
19 °C66 °F
32 °C89 °F
8 km/h5 mph
34 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C60 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h4 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
11 °C52 °F
26 °C79 °F
6 km/h4 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
7 °C45 °F
24 °C75 °F
7 km/h4 mph
1 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
7 °C45 °F
24 °C75 °F
7 km/h4 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C51 °F
27 °C81 °F
8 km/h5 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C57 °F
31 °C87 °F
10 km/h6 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C61 °F
31 °C88 °F
11 km/h7 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
18 °C64 °F
31 °C87 °F
10 km/h6 mph
76 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C67 °F
31 °C89 °F
9 km/h6 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in