Climate Insights for Robben Island Airfield
Climate Overview
The climate in Robben Island Airfield is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 401 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 89 mm of rainfall. Robben Island Airfield 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 August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.The climate in Robben Island Airfield is temperate. The average annual temperature is 60°F and approximately 15.8 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 3.5 in of rainfall. Robben Island Airfield 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 August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 54°F.
Temperature
Robben Island Airfield has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 18°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Robben Island Airfield has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 12°F range. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 66°F with a mean of 64°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 54°F and an average of 57°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Robben Island Airfield is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 401 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 33 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 89 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 6 mm. That's 83 mm less than June, 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.Robben Island Airfield is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 15.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 3.5 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.2 in. That's 3.3 in less than June, 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
Robben Island Airfield is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 20km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 25km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.Robben Island Airfield is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 14mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 11mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12mph in winter, 14mph in spring, 15mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Robben Island Airfield is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 15 mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 12°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Robben Island Airfield is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.6 in per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 54°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 Robben Island Airfield 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 Robben Island Airfield 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.