Climate Insights for Sikhalasenkosi

South Africa

Hottest
February
26°C peak80°F peak
Coldest
July
18°C low64°F low
Wettest
February
138 mm rain5.4 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Sikhalasenkosi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1,214 mm of precipitation falls per year. Sikhalasenkosi receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sikhalasenkosi 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 18°C.The climate in Sikhalasenkosi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 72°F and approximately 47.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Sikhalasenkosi receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sikhalasenkosi 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 64°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 24°FebMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 24°MarMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 24°AprMax: 25°Average: 23°Min: 22°MayMax: 23°Average: 22°Min: 20°JunMax: 22°Average: 20°Min: 19°JulMax: 21°Average: 20°Min: 18°AugMax: 22°Average: 20°Min: 18°SepMax: 22°Average: 21°Min: 19°OctMax: 22°Average: 21°Min: 20°NovMax: 24°Average: 22°Min: 21°DecMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 23°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 79°FAverage: 77°FMin: 75°FFebMax: 80°FAverage: 77°FMin: 75°FMarMax: 79°FAverage: 77°FMin: 75°FAprMax: 76°FAverage: 74°FMin: 72°FMayMax: 74°FAverage: 71°FMin: 68°FJunMax: 72°FAverage: 69°FMin: 65°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 67°FMin: 64°FAugMax: 71°FAverage: 68°FMin: 65°FSepMax: 72°FAverage: 69°FMin: 66°FOctMax: 72°FAverage: 70°FMin: 67°FNovMax: 75°FAverage: 72°FMin: 70°FDecMax: 77°FAverage: 75°FMin: 73°F
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Sikhalasenkosi has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.Sikhalasenkosi has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 64°F and an average of 67°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 123mmFebPrecipitation: 138mmMarPrecipitation: 120mmAprPrecipitation: 136mmMayPrecipitation: 114mmJunPrecipitation: 47mmJulPrecipitation: 55mmAugPrecipitation: 52mmSepPrecipitation: 82mmOctPrecipitation: 117mmNovPrecipitation: 112mmDecPrecipitation: 118mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.9inFebPrecipitation: 5.4inMarPrecipitation: 4.7inAprPrecipitation: 5.3inMayPrecipitation: 4.5inJunPrecipitation: 1.8inJulPrecipitation: 2.2inAugPrecipitation: 2inSepPrecipitation: 3.2inOctPrecipitation: 4.6inNovPrecipitation: 4.4inDecPrecipitation: 4.6in
Precipitation

Sikhalasenkosi is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,214 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 101 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 138 mm of rainfall. April and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 47 mm. That's 92 mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Sikhalasenkosi is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 47.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 5.4 in of rainfall. April and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1.9 in. That's 3.6 in less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 23km/hFebWind Speed: 22km/hMarWind Speed: 22km/hAprWind Speed: 22km/hMayWind Speed: 21km/hJunWind Speed: 21km/hJulWind Speed: 22km/hAugWind Speed: 25km/hSepWind Speed: 25km/hOctWind Speed: 26km/hNovWind Speed: 25km/hDecWind Speed: 24km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14mphFebWind Speed: 14mphMarWind Speed: 14mphAprWind Speed: 14mphMayWind Speed: 13mphJunWind Speed: 13mphJulWind Speed: 14mphAugWind Speed: 15mphSepWind Speed: 15mphOctWind Speed: 16mphNovWind Speed: 15mphDecWind Speed: 15mph
Wind Speed

Sikhalasenkosi is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/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 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Sikhalasenkosi is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 14mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 13mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan25°77°F
Feb25°77°F
Mar25°77°F
Apr23°74°F
May22°71°F
Jun20°69°F
Jul20°67°F
Aug20°68°F
Sep21°69°F
Oct21°70°F
Nov22°72°F
Dec24°75°F

The best time to visit Sikhalasenkosi is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 59 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 26°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Sikhalasenkosi is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.3 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 80°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 Sikhalasenkosi 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 Sikhalasenkosi 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
24 °C75 °F
26 °C79 °F
23 km/h14 mph
123 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
24 °C75 °F
26 °C80 °F
22 km/h14 mph
138 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C75 °F
26 °C79 °F
22 km/h14 mph
120 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
22 °C72 °F
25 °C76 °F
22 km/h14 mph
136 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
20 °C68 °F
23 °C74 °F
21 km/h13 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
19 °C65 °F
22 °C72 °F
21 km/h13 mph
47 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
18 °C64 °F
21 °C71 °F
22 km/h14 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
18 °C65 °F
22 °C71 °F
25 km/h15 mph
52 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
19 °C66 °F
22 °C72 °F
25 km/h15 mph
82 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
20 °C67 °F
22 °C72 °F
26 km/h16 mph
117 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C70 °F
24 °C75 °F
25 km/h15 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C73 °F
25 °C77 °F
24 km/h15 mph
118 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in