Climate Insights for Rooihoek

South Africa

Hottest
January
28°C peak82°F peak
Coldest
July
4°C low39°F low
Wettest
December
218 mm rain8.6 in rain
Best to Visit
April, September, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Rooihoek is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1,075 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 218 mm of rainfall. Rooihoek 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.The climate in Rooihoek is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 42.3 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 8.6 in of rainfall. Rooihoek 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 39°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 16°FebMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°MarMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 14°AprMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°MayMax: 23°Average: 14°Min: 7°JunMax: 20°Average: 12°Min: 4°JulMax: 21°Average: 11°Min: 4°AugMax: 23°Average: 14°Min: 6°SepMax: 26°Average: 17°Min: 9°OctMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 11°NovMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 13°DecMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 15°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 70°FMin: 60°FFebMax: 81°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°FAprMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 57°FMin: 45°FJunMax: 69°FAverage: 53°FMin: 40°FJulMax: 69°FAverage: 53°FMin: 39°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 57°FMin: 43°FSepMax: 78°FAverage: 63°FMin: 49°FOctMax: 79°FAverage: 65°FMin: 52°FNovMax: 81°FAverage: 68°FMin: 56°FDecMax: 82°FAverage: 70°FMin: 60°F
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Temperatures in Rooihoek vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°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 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Rooihoek vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 53°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 172mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 163mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 114mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 89mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 13mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 117mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 218mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.8inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 6.4inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 8.6inSnow (in): 0in
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Rooihoek is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,075 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 90 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 218 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 9 mm. That's 209 mm less than December, 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.Rooihoek is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 42.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 8.6 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.4 in. That's 8.2 in less than December, 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: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Rooihoek is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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.Rooihoek 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 August, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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

Jan21°70°F
Feb21°70°F
Mar20°68°F
Apr17°63°F
May14°57°F
Jun12°53°F
Jul11°53°F
Aug14°57°F
Sep17°63°F
Oct18°65°F
Nov20°68°F
Dec21°70°F

The best time to visit Rooihoek is during April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 74 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Rooihoek is during April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.9 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 82°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 39°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rooihoek 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 Rooihoek 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
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
172 mm6.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C61 °F
27 °C81 °F
7 km/h4 mph
163 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
14 °C58 °F
27 °C80 °F
7 km/h4 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C53 °F
24 °C75 °F
7 km/h5 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
7 °C45 °F
23 °C73 °F
7 km/h4 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
4 °C40 °F
20 °C69 °F
9 km/h6 mph
9 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
4 °C39 °F
21 °C69 °F
10 km/h6 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
6 °C43 °F
23 °C73 °F
10 km/h6 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C49 °F
26 °C78 °F
10 km/h6 mph
49 mm1.9 in
2 cm1 in
OctCurrent
11 °C52 °F
26 °C79 °F
10 km/h6 mph
85 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C56 °F
27 °C81 °F
9 km/h6 mph
117 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C60 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h6 mph
218 mm8.6 in
0 cm0 in