Climate Insights for Shikondo Game Farm Airstrip (CLOSED)

South Africa

Hottest
January
31°C peak88°F peak
Coldest
July
12°C low54°F low
Wettest
February
111 mm rain4.4 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Shikondo Game Farm Airstrip (CLOSED) is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 584 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 111 mm of rainfall. Shikondo Game Farm Airstrip (CLOSED) 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 12°C.The climate in Shikondo Game Farm Airstrip (CLOSED) is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 73°F and approximately 23 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 4.4 in of rainfall. Shikondo Game Farm Airstrip (CLOSED) 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 54°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°FebMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°MarMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 21°AprMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 19°MayMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 15°JunMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°JulMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 12°AugMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 14°SepMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 17°OctMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°NovMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 20°DecMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 21°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 71°FFebMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°FMarMax: 87°FAverage: 78°FMin: 70°FAprMax: 84°FAverage: 74°FMin: 66°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FJunMax: 79°FAverage: 66°FMin: 55°FJulMax: 79°FAverage: 65°FMin: 54°FAugMax: 81°FAverage: 69°FMin: 58°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 73°FMin: 62°FOctMax: 84°FAverage: 74°FMin: 64°FNovMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 67°FDecMax: 88°FAverage: 78°FMin: 70°F
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Shikondo Game Farm Airstrip (CLOSED) sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 31°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Shikondo Game Farm Airstrip (CLOSED) sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 54°F to 88°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 54°F and an average of 65°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 110mmFebPrecipitation: 111mmMarPrecipitation: 52mmAprPrecipitation: 36mmMayPrecipitation: 18mmJunPrecipitation: 8mmJulPrecipitation: 8mmAugPrecipitation: 8mmSepPrecipitation: 26mmOctPrecipitation: 42mmNovPrecipitation: 68mmDecPrecipitation: 98mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.3inFebPrecipitation: 4.4inMarPrecipitation: 2inAprPrecipitation: 1.4inMayPrecipitation: 0.7inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inAugPrecipitation: 0.3inSepPrecipitation: 1inOctPrecipitation: 1.6inNovPrecipitation: 2.7inDecPrecipitation: 3.8in
Precipitation

Shikondo Game Farm Airstrip (CLOSED) is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 584 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 49 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 111 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 8 mm. That's 104 mm less than February, 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.Shikondo Game Farm Airstrip (CLOSED) is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 23 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.9 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 4.4 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.3 in. That's 4.1 in less than February, 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: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Shikondo Game Farm Airstrip (CLOSED) is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8km/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.Shikondo Game Farm Airstrip (CLOSED) is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most 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 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan26°79°F
Feb26°79°F
Mar25°78°F
Apr23°74°F
May21°69°F
Jun19°66°F
Jul19°65°F
Aug20°69°F
Sep23°73°F
Oct23°74°F
Nov24°76°F
Dec26°78°F

The best time to visit Shikondo Game Farm Airstrip (CLOSED) is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 27 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Shikondo Game Farm Airstrip (CLOSED) is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 88°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 Shikondo Game Farm Airstrip (CLOSED) 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 Shikondo Game Farm Airstrip (CLOSED) 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
22 °C71 °F
31 °C88 °F
10 km/h6 mph
110 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C72 °F
31 °C87 °F
11 km/h7 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C70 °F
31 °C87 °F
9 km/h6 mph
52 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
19 °C66 °F
29 °C84 °F
9 km/h6 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
15 °C60 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C55 °F
26 °C79 °F
9 km/h6 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C54 °F
26 °C79 °F
10 km/h6 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C58 °F
27 °C81 °F
11 km/h7 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
17 °C62 °F
29 °C84 °F
12 km/h7 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
18 °C64 °F
29 °C84 °F
12 km/h7 mph
42 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C67 °F
30 °C86 °F
11 km/h7 mph
68 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C70 °F
31 °C88 °F
11 km/h7 mph
98 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in