Climate Insights for Robert Sobukwe Airport

South Africa

Hottest
January
31°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
July
4°C low39°F low
Wettest
February
60 mm rain2.4 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Robert Sobukwe Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 446 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 60 mm of rainfall. Robert Sobukwe 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.The climate in Robert Sobukwe Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 17.6 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 2.4 in of rainfall. Robert Sobukwe 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 39°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 23°Min: 16°FebMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 15°MarMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 14°AprMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°MayMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 8°JunMax: 20°Average: 12°Min: 5°JulMax: 19°Average: 11°Min: 4°AugMax: 20°Average: 12°Min: 5°SepMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 7°OctMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 10°NovMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 12°DecMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 14°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 87°FAverage: 74°FMin: 60°FFebMax: 86°FAverage: 72°FMin: 60°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 70°FMin: 57°FAprMax: 76°FAverage: 63°FMin: 51°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 58°FMin: 46°FJunMax: 67°FAverage: 54°FMin: 41°FJulMax: 66°FAverage: 52°FMin: 39°FAugMax: 69°FAverage: 54°FMin: 40°FSepMax: 73°FAverage: 59°FMin: 45°FOctMax: 78°FAverage: 64°FMin: 49°FNovMax: 82°FAverage: 67°FMin: 53°FDecMax: 85°FAverage: 71°FMin: 57°F
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Temperatures in Robert Sobukwe Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°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 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Robert Sobukwe Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 48°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 52°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 27°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 56mmFebPrecipitation: 60mmMarPrecipitation: 58mmAprPrecipitation: 46mmMayPrecipitation: 29mmJunPrecipitation: 18mmJulPrecipitation: 14mmAugPrecipitation: 15mmSepPrecipitation: 31mmOctPrecipitation: 35mmNovPrecipitation: 35mmDecPrecipitation: 50mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.2inFebPrecipitation: 2.4inMarPrecipitation: 2.3inAprPrecipitation: 1.8inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inJunPrecipitation: 0.7inJulPrecipitation: 0.5inAugPrecipitation: 0.6inSepPrecipitation: 1.2inOctPrecipitation: 1.4inNovPrecipitation: 1.4inDecPrecipitation: 2in
Precipitation

Robert Sobukwe Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 446 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 37 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 60 mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 14 mm. That's 47 mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Robert Sobukwe Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 17.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 2.4 in of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.6 in. That's 1.9 in less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Robert Sobukwe Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Robert Sobukwe Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan23°74°F
Feb22°72°F
Mar21°70°F
Apr17°63°F
May15°58°F
Jun12°54°F
Jul11°52°F
Aug12°54°F
Sep15°59°F
Oct18°64°F
Nov20°67°F
Dec22°71°F

The best time to visit Robert Sobukwe Airport is during January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 46 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Robert Sobukwe Airport is during January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.8 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 39°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Robert Sobukwe 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 Robert Sobukwe 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
16 °C60 °F
31 °C87 °F
10 km/h6 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
15 °C60 °F
30 °C86 °F
9 km/h6 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
14 °C57 °F
28 °C83 °F
9 km/h5 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C51 °F
24 °C76 °F
8 km/h5 mph
46 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
8 °C46 °F
23 °C73 °F
9 km/h6 mph
29 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
5 °C41 °F
20 °C67 °F
11 km/h7 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
4 °C39 °F
19 °C66 °F
11 km/h7 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
5 °C40 °F
20 °C69 °F
10 km/h6 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
7 °C45 °F
23 °C73 °F
10 km/h6 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C49 °F
26 °C78 °F
10 km/h6 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
12 °C53 °F
28 °C82 °F
10 km/h6 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
14 °C57 °F
30 °C85 °F
11 km/h7 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in