Climate Insights for Ruiterbos

South Africa

Hottest
February
27°C peak80°F peak
Coldest
July
7°C low45°F low
Wettest
March
39 mm rain1.5 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ruiterbos is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 362 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 39 mm of rainfall. Ruiterbos 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, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Ruiterbos is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 14.3 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 1.5 in of rainfall. Ruiterbos 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, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 45°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 17°FebMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 17°MarMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°AprMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 13°MayMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 11°JunMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 8°JulMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 7°AugMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 8°SepMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 10°OctMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 12°NovMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 14°DecMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 80°FAverage: 71°FMin: 63°FFebMax: 80°FAverage: 71°FMin: 63°FMarMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FAprMax: 74°FAverage: 64°FMin: 56°FMayMax: 71°FAverage: 60°FMin: 51°FJunMax: 67°FAverage: 57°FMin: 47°FJulMax: 66°FAverage: 54°FMin: 45°FAugMax: 66°FAverage: 55°FMin: 46°FSepMax: 68°FAverage: 58°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 72°FAverage: 63°FMin: 54°FNovMax: 75°FAverage: 65°FMin: 57°FDecMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°F
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Min

Ruiterbos sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 27°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Ruiterbos sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 45°F to 80°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 54°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°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

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 33mmFebPrecipitation: 23mmMarPrecipitation: 39mmAprPrecipitation: 30mmMayPrecipitation: 28mmJunPrecipitation: 32mmJulPrecipitation: 29mmAugPrecipitation: 23mmSepPrecipitation: 37mmOctPrecipitation: 33mmNovPrecipitation: 32mmDecPrecipitation: 24mm
Precipitation
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.3inFebPrecipitation: 0.9inMarPrecipitation: 1.5inAprPrecipitation: 1.2inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inJunPrecipitation: 1.2inJulPrecipitation: 1.1inAugPrecipitation: 0.9inSepPrecipitation: 1.5inOctPrecipitation: 1.3inNovPrecipitation: 1.3inDecPrecipitation: 1in
Precipitation

Ruiterbos is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 362 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 30 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 39 mm of rainfall. September and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 23 mm. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Ruiterbos is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 14.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.2 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 1.5 in of rainfall. September and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.9 in. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Ruiterbos is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Ruiterbos is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°71°F
Feb22°71°F
Mar20°69°F
Apr18°64°F
May15°60°F
Jun14°57°F
Jul12°54°F
Aug13°55°F
Sep15°58°F
Oct17°63°F
Nov19°65°F
Dec20°69°F

The best time to visit Ruiterbos 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 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 30 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Ruiterbos 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 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 45°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 Ruiterbos 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 Ruiterbos 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
17 °C63 °F
27 °C80 °F
13 km/h8 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C63 °F
27 °C80 °F
12 km/h7 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C61 °F
26 °C78 °F
11 km/h7 mph
39 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C56 °F
23 °C74 °F
10 km/h6 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
11 °C51 °F
22 °C71 °F
9 km/h5 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
8 °C47 °F
20 °C67 °F
10 km/h6 mph
32 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
7 °C45 °F
19 °C66 °F
10 km/h6 mph
29 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
8 °C46 °F
19 °C66 °F
10 km/h6 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
20 °C68 °F
11 km/h7 mph
37 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C54 °F
22 °C72 °F
12 km/h8 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C57 °F
24 °C75 °F
12 km/h8 mph
32 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
16 °C61 °F
25 °C78 °F
13 km/h8 mph
24 mm1 in
0 cm0 in