Climate Insights for Riverside Airport

South Africa

Hottest
December
31°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
July
10°C low50°F low
Wettest
February
153 mm rain6 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Riverside Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 630 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 153 mm of rainfall. Riverside 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: December, January, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.The climate in Riverside Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 72°F and approximately 24.8 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 6 in of rainfall. Riverside 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: December, January, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 50°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 21°FebMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°MarMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 20°AprMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°MayMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 13°JunMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 10°JulMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 10°AugMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 12°SepMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 15°OctMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 17°NovMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 19°DecMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 20°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 87°FAverage: 78°FMin: 69°FFebMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 70°FMarMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 67°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 72°FMin: 62°FMayMax: 80°FAverage: 67°FMin: 55°FJunMax: 77°FAverage: 63°FMin: 51°FJulMax: 76°FAverage: 62°FMin: 50°FAugMax: 80°FAverage: 67°FMin: 54°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 71°FMin: 59°FOctMax: 85°FAverage: 73°FMin: 63°FNovMax: 87°FAverage: 76°FMin: 66°FDecMax: 87°FAverage: 78°FMin: 69°F
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Temperatures in Riverside Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Riverside Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 37°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 50°F and an average of 62°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 121mmFebPrecipitation: 153mmMarPrecipitation: 53mmAprPrecipitation: 35mmMayPrecipitation: 16mmJunPrecipitation: 6mmJulPrecipitation: 8mmAugPrecipitation: 9mmSepPrecipitation: 20mmOctPrecipitation: 34mmNovPrecipitation: 59mmDecPrecipitation: 116mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.8inFebPrecipitation: 6inMarPrecipitation: 2.1inAprPrecipitation: 1.4inMayPrecipitation: 0.6inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inAugPrecipitation: 0.4inSepPrecipitation: 0.8inOctPrecipitation: 1.3inNovPrecipitation: 2.3inDecPrecipitation: 4.5in
Precipitation

Riverside Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 630 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 53 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 153 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 6 mm. That's 147 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.Riverside Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.1 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 6 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.2 in. That's 5.8 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: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Riverside Airport 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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Riverside Airport 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 6mph, 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 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan25°78°F
Feb25°78°F
Mar24°76°F
Apr22°72°F
May19°67°F
Jun17°63°F
Jul17°62°F
Aug19°67°F
Sep22°71°F
Oct23°73°F
Nov25°76°F
Dec25°78°F

The best time to visit Riverside Airport is during March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 27 mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Riverside Airport is during March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 87°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 Riverside 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 Riverside 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
21 °C69 °F
31 °C87 °F
9 km/h6 mph
121 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C70 °F
30 °C86 °F
9 km/h6 mph
153 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
20 °C67 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
53 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
17 °C62 °F
28 °C83 °F
7 km/h4 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
13 °C55 °F
27 °C80 °F
7 km/h4 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
10 °C51 °F
25 °C77 °F
7 km/h5 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C50 °F
25 °C76 °F
8 km/h5 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C54 °F
27 °C80 °F
8 km/h5 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
15 °C59 °F
29 °C84 °F
9 km/h6 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
17 °C63 °F
29 °C85 °F
10 km/h6 mph
34 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
19 °C66 °F
30 °C87 °F
9 km/h5 mph
59 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C69 °F
31 °C87 °F
9 km/h5 mph
116 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in