Climate Insights for Rooifontein
Climate Overview
The climate in Rooifontein is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 91 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 15 mm of rainfall. Rooifontein 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 5°C.The climate in Rooifontein is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 3.6 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 0.6 in of rainfall. Rooifontein 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 41°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Rooifontein vary considerably across the year, with a 26°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 5°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Rooifontein vary considerably across the year, with a 47°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 52°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 26°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Rooifontein is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 91 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 15 mm of rainfall. July and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 3 mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Rooifontein is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 3.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.3 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 0.6 in of rainfall. July and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 0.1 in. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Rooifontein is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 11km/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.Rooifontein is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 7mph, 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
The best time to visit Rooifontein is during January, February, March, April, May, 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 6 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Rooifontein is during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.2 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 41°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 Rooifontein 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 Rooifontein 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.