Climate Insights for Smithfield

South Africa

Hottest
January
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
July
1°C low34°F low
Wettest
February
120 mm rain4.7 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Smithfield is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 701 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 120 mm of rainfall. Smithfield 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 Smithfield is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 27.6 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 4.7 in of rainfall. Smithfield 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 34°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 23°Min: 16°FebMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 15°MarMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 13°AprMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 9°MayMax: 21°Average: 12°Min: 5°JunMax: 18°Average: 9°Min: 2°JulMax: 18°Average: 9°Min: 1°AugMax: 20°Average: 11°Min: 3°SepMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 7°OctMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 10°NovMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 12°DecMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 14°
Max
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 86°FAverage: 73°FMin: 60°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 71°FMin: 59°FMarMax: 81°FAverage: 68°FMin: 55°FAprMax: 73°FAverage: 60°FMin: 49°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 54°FMin: 41°FJunMax: 64°FAverage: 48°FMin: 35°FJulMax: 64°FAverage: 48°FMin: 34°FAugMax: 68°FAverage: 53°FMin: 37°FSepMax: 76°FAverage: 60°FMin: 44°FOctMax: 80°FAverage: 65°FMin: 49°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 69°FMin: 53°FDecMax: 86°FAverage: 72°FMin: 58°F
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Temperatures in Smithfield vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 9°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Smithfield vary considerably across the year, with a 52°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 34°F and an average of 48°F. The average daily temperature swing is 28°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 117mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 120mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 88mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 13mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 96mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.6inFebPrecipitation: 4.7inMarPrecipitation: 3.5inAprPrecipitation: 3.8inMayPrecipitation: 0.9inJunPrecipitation: 0.4inJulPrecipitation: 0.5inAugPrecipitation: 0.4inSepPrecipitation: 0.8inOctPrecipitation: 1.6inNovPrecipitation: 2.6inDecPrecipitation: 3.8in
Precipitation

Smithfield is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 701 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 120 mm of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 9 mm. That's 111 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.Smithfield is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 4.7 in of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.4 in. That's 4.4 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: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 13km/hSepWind Speed: 14km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 14km/hDecWind Speed: 14km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Smithfield 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 November, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Smithfield 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 November, averaging 9mph, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan23°73°F
Feb22°71°F
Mar20°68°F
Apr16°60°F
May12°54°F
Jun9°48°F
Jul9°48°F
Aug11°53°F
Sep16°60°F
Oct19°65°F
Nov20°69°F
Dec22°72°F

The best time to visit Smithfield is during March, April, September, 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 68 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°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 Smithfield is during March, April, September, 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 2.7 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 86°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 34°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 Smithfield 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 Smithfield 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
16 °C60 °F
30 °C86 °F
12 km/h7 mph
117 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
15 °C59 °F
29 °C83 °F
11 km/h7 mph
120 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
13 °C55 °F
27 °C81 °F
11 km/h7 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
9 °C49 °F
23 °C73 °F
10 km/h6 mph
98 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
5 °C41 °F
21 °C70 °F
10 km/h6 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
2 °C35 °F
18 °C64 °F
12 km/h7 mph
10 mm0.4 in
1 cm0 in
Jul
1 °C34 °F
18 °C64 °F
12 km/h7 mph
13 mm0.5 in
1 cm0 in
Aug
3 °C37 °F
20 °C68 °F
13 km/h8 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
7 °C44 °F
24 °C76 °F
14 km/h8 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C49 °F
27 °C80 °F
13 km/h8 mph
42 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
12 °C53 °F
28 °C83 °F
14 km/h9 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
14 °C58 °F
30 °C86 °F
14 km/h8 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in