Climate Insights for Rosetta

South Africa

Hottest
January
26°C peak79°F peak
Coldest
July
4°C low39°F low
Wettest
December
156 mm rain6.1 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Rosetta is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 917 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 156 mm of rainfall. Rosetta 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, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.The climate in Rosetta is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 36.1 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 6.1 in of rainfall. Rosetta 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, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 39°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°FebMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 15°MarMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°AprMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 11°MayMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 8°JunMax: 19°Average: 11°Min: 4°JulMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 4°AugMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 6°SepMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 9°OctMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 11°NovMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°DecMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 59°FFebMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°FMarMax: 78°FAverage: 66°FMin: 58°FAprMax: 72°FAverage: 61°FMin: 52°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 56°FMin: 46°FJunMax: 66°FAverage: 51°FMin: 40°FJulMax: 65°FAverage: 51°FMin: 39°FAugMax: 69°FAverage: 55°FMin: 43°FSepMax: 74°FAverage: 60°FMin: 49°FOctMax: 74°FAverage: 61°FMin: 51°FNovMax: 76°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FDecMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 58°F
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Rosetta vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°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 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Rosetta vary considerably across the year, with a 40°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 68°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 51°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 145mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 133mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 99mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 14mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 112mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 156mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.7inFebPrecipitation: 5.2inMarPrecipitation: 3.9inAprPrecipitation: 3inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inJunPrecipitation: 0.4inJulPrecipitation: 0.6inAugPrecipitation: 0.7inSepPrecipitation: 1.7inOctPrecipitation: 3.2inNovPrecipitation: 4.4inDecPrecipitation: 6.1in
Precipitation

Rosetta is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 917 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 76 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 156 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 11 mm. That's 145 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.Rosetta is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 6.1 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 5.7 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: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Rosetta is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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.Rosetta 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 September, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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

Jan20°68°F
Feb20°68°F
Mar19°66°F
Apr16°61°F
May14°56°F
Jun11°51°F
Jul11°51°F
Aug13°55°F
Sep16°60°F
Oct16°61°F
Nov18°64°F
Dec19°67°F

The best time to visit Rosetta is during March, April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 75 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°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 Rosetta is during March, April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 3 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 79°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 Rosetta 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 Rosetta 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
15 °C59 °F
26 °C79 °F
8 km/h5 mph
145 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
15 °C60 °F
25 °C78 °F
8 km/h5 mph
133 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
14 °C58 °F
25 °C78 °F
8 km/h5 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C52 °F
22 °C72 °F
7 km/h4 mph
77 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
May
8 °C46 °F
21 °C70 °F
7 km/h4 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
4 °C40 °F
19 °C66 °F
7 km/h4 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
4 °C39 °F
18 °C65 °F
7 km/h4 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
6 °C43 °F
21 °C69 °F
9 km/h5 mph
19 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C49 °F
23 °C74 °F
10 km/h6 mph
44 mm1.7 in
1 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C51 °F
23 °C74 °F
9 km/h6 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C55 °F
24 °C76 °F
9 km/h6 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
14 °C58 °F
25 °C78 °F
9 km/h6 mph
156 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in