Climate Insights for Senekal

South Africa

Hottest
January
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
July
1°C low33°F low
Wettest
January
120 mm rain4.7 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Senekal is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 707 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 120 mm of rainfall. Senekal 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 1°C.The climate in Senekal is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 27.9 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 4.7 in of rainfall. Senekal 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 33°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 15°FebMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 15°MarMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 14°AprMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°MayMax: 21°Average: 12°Min: 5°JunMax: 18°Average: 9°Min: 1°JulMax: 18°Average: 9°Min: 1°AugMax: 21°Average: 12°Min: 4°SepMax: 25°Average: 16°Min: 8°OctMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 10°NovMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 13°DecMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 15°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 71°FMin: 60°FFebMax: 81°FAverage: 70°FMin: 60°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 56°FAprMax: 73°FAverage: 61°FMin: 50°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 54°FMin: 41°FJunMax: 65°FAverage: 48°FMin: 35°FJulMax: 65°FAverage: 48°FMin: 33°FAugMax: 70°FAverage: 54°FMin: 39°FSepMax: 77°FAverage: 61°FMin: 46°FOctMax: 80°FAverage: 65°FMin: 51°FNovMax: 81°FAverage: 68°FMin: 55°FDecMax: 82°FAverage: 70°FMin: 58°F
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Temperatures in Senekal vary considerably across the year, with a 27°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 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Senekal vary considerably across the year, with a 50°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 48°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 27°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 120mmFebPrecipitation: 101mmMarPrecipitation: 73mmAprPrecipitation: 80mmMayPrecipitation: 18mmJunPrecipitation: 9mmJulPrecipitation: 6mmAugPrecipitation: 13mmSepPrecipitation: 22mmOctPrecipitation: 55mmNovPrecipitation: 97mmDecPrecipitation: 112mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.7inFebPrecipitation: 4inMarPrecipitation: 2.9inAprPrecipitation: 3.2inMayPrecipitation: 0.7inJunPrecipitation: 0.4inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inAugPrecipitation: 0.5inSepPrecipitation: 0.9inOctPrecipitation: 2.2inNovPrecipitation: 3.8inDecPrecipitation: 4.4in
Precipitation

Senekal is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 707 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 59 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 120 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 6 mm. That's 114 mm less than January, 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.Senekal is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 4.7 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.2 in. That's 4.5 in less than January, 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/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Senekal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 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.Senekal 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 October, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6mph, 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

Jan22°71°F
Feb21°70°F
Mar20°68°F
Apr16°61°F
May12°54°F
Jun9°48°F
Jul9°48°F
Aug12°54°F
Sep16°61°F
Oct19°65°F
Nov20°68°F
Dec21°70°F

The best time to visit Senekal is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 66 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 1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Senekal is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.6 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 83°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 33°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 Senekal 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 Senekal 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 °C60 °F
28 °C83 °F
12 km/h8 mph
120 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
15 °C60 °F
27 °C81 °F
12 km/h7 mph
101 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
14 °C56 °F
27 °C80 °F
11 km/h7 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
10 °C50 °F
23 °C73 °F
10 km/h6 mph
80 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
5 °C41 °F
21 °C70 °F
9 km/h6 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
1 °C35 °F
18 °C65 °F
10 km/h6 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
1 °C33 °F
18 °C65 °F
10 km/h6 mph
6 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
4 °C39 °F
21 °C70 °F
11 km/h7 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C46 °F
25 °C77 °F
13 km/h8 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C51 °F
26 °C80 °F
13 km/h8 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C55 °F
27 °C81 °F
13 km/h8 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C58 °F
28 °C82 °F
13 km/h8 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in