Climate Insights for Rocktail Beach Camp

South Africa

Hottest
February
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
July
17°C low63°F low
Wettest
February
149 mm rain5.8 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Rocktail Beach Camp is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 977 mm of precipitation falls per year. Rocktail Beach Camp receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Rocktail Beach Camp 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 17°C.The climate in Rocktail Beach Camp is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 73°F and approximately 38.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Rocktail Beach Camp receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Rocktail Beach Camp 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 63°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°FebMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°MarMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 23°AprMax: 26°Average: 24°Min: 22°MayMax: 25°Average: 22°Min: 19°JunMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 18°JulMax: 23°Average: 20°Min: 17°AugMax: 23°Average: 20°Min: 18°SepMax: 24°Average: 22°Min: 19°OctMax: 25°Average: 22°Min: 20°NovMax: 26°Average: 24°Min: 21°DecMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 23°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FAprMax: 80°FAverage: 75°FMin: 71°FMayMax: 77°FAverage: 71°FMin: 67°FJunMax: 74°FAverage: 69°FMin: 64°FJulMax: 74°FAverage: 68°FMin: 63°FAugMax: 74°FAverage: 69°FMin: 64°FSepMax: 76°FAverage: 71°FMin: 66°FOctMax: 76°FAverage: 72°FMin: 68°FNovMax: 79°FAverage: 75°FMin: 71°FDecMax: 82°FAverage: 77°FMin: 73°F
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Rocktail Beach Camp sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 28°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Rocktail Beach Camp sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 63°F to 83°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 63°F and an average of 68°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 115mmFebPrecipitation: 149mmMarPrecipitation: 122mmAprPrecipitation: 94mmMayPrecipitation: 59mmJunPrecipitation: 48mmJulPrecipitation: 41mmAugPrecipitation: 37mmSepPrecipitation: 53mmOctPrecipitation: 78mmNovPrecipitation: 81mmDecPrecipitation: 102mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.5inFebPrecipitation: 5.8inMarPrecipitation: 4.8inAprPrecipitation: 3.7inMayPrecipitation: 2.3inJunPrecipitation: 1.9inJulPrecipitation: 1.6inAugPrecipitation: 1.4inSepPrecipitation: 2.1inOctPrecipitation: 3.1inNovPrecipitation: 3.2inDecPrecipitation: 4in
Precipitation

Rocktail Beach Camp is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 977 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 81 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 149 mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 37 mm. That's 112 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.Rocktail Beach Camp is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 38.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.2 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 5.9 in of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1.5 in. That's 4.4 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/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 18km/hFebWind Speed: 18km/hMarWind Speed: 16km/hAprWind Speed: 18km/hMayWind Speed: 17km/hJunWind Speed: 17km/hJulWind Speed: 18km/hAugWind Speed: 20km/hSepWind Speed: 21km/hOctWind Speed: 21km/hNovWind Speed: 21km/hDecWind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11mphFebWind Speed: 11mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 11mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 13mphSepWind Speed: 13mphOctWind Speed: 13mphNovWind Speed: 13mphDecWind Speed: 12mph
Wind Speed

Rocktail Beach Camp is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Rocktail Beach Camp is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 10mph, 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.

Best Time to Visit

Jan26°79°F
Feb26°79°F
Mar25°78°F
Apr24°75°F
May22°71°F
Jun20°69°F
Jul20°68°F
Aug20°69°F
Sep22°71°F
Oct22°72°F
Nov24°75°F
Dec25°77°F

The best time to visit Rocktail Beach Camp is during April, May, June, July, 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 61 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Rocktail Beach Camp is during April, May, June, July, 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 2.4 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 83°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 Rocktail Beach Camp 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 Rocktail Beach Camp 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
24 °C74 °F
28 °C83 °F
18 km/h11 mph
115 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
24 °C75 °F
28 °C83 °F
18 km/h11 mph
149 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C74 °F
28 °C82 °F
16 km/h10 mph
122 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
22 °C71 °F
26 °C80 °F
18 km/h11 mph
94 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
19 °C67 °F
25 °C77 °F
17 km/h10 mph
59 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
18 °C64 °F
24 °C74 °F
17 km/h10 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
17 °C63 °F
23 °C74 °F
18 km/h11 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
18 °C64 °F
23 °C74 °F
20 km/h13 mph
37 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
19 °C66 °F
24 °C76 °F
21 km/h13 mph
53 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
20 °C68 °F
25 °C76 °F
21 km/h13 mph
78 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C71 °F
26 °C79 °F
21 km/h13 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C73 °F
28 °C82 °F
20 km/h12 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in