Climate Insights for Steenbok

South Africa

Hottest
December
30°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
July
13°C low55°F low
Wettest
January
127 mm rain5 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Steenbok is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 668 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 127 mm of rainfall. Steenbok 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: December, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.The climate in Steenbok is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 73°F and approximately 26.3 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 5 in of rainfall. Steenbok 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: December, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 55°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°FebMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 22°MarMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°AprMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°MayMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°JunMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°JulMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°AugMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 15°SepMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 17°OctMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 18°NovMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 19°DecMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 87°FAverage: 78°FMin: 70°FFebMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 71°FMarMax: 86°FAverage: 77°FMin: 69°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 66°FMayMax: 81°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FJunMax: 78°FAverage: 66°FMin: 56°FJulMax: 78°FAverage: 65°FMin: 55°FAugMax: 81°FAverage: 69°FMin: 58°FSepMax: 83°FAverage: 72°FMin: 62°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 64°FNovMax: 85°FAverage: 75°FMin: 67°FDecMax: 87°FAverage: 78°FMin: 70°F
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Steenbok sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 30°C. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°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.Steenbok sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 55°F to 87°F. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 55°F and an average of 65°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°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: 127mmFebPrecipitation: 122mmMarPrecipitation: 64mmAprPrecipitation: 46mmMayPrecipitation: 20mmJunPrecipitation: 11mmJulPrecipitation: 9mmAugPrecipitation: 9mmSepPrecipitation: 29mmOctPrecipitation: 53mmNovPrecipitation: 67mmDecPrecipitation: 111mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5inFebPrecipitation: 4.8inMarPrecipitation: 2.5inAprPrecipitation: 1.8inMayPrecipitation: 0.8inJunPrecipitation: 0.4inJulPrecipitation: 0.4inAugPrecipitation: 0.4inSepPrecipitation: 1.1inOctPrecipitation: 2.1inNovPrecipitation: 2.7inDecPrecipitation: 4.4in
Precipitation

Steenbok is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 668 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 127 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 9 mm. That's 118 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.Steenbok is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 26.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 5 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.4 in. That's 4.6 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: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Steenbok 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 September, 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.Steenbok 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 September, 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

Jan25°78°F
Feb26°78°F
Mar25°77°F
Apr23°73°F
May21°69°F
Jun19°66°F
Jul19°65°F
Aug20°69°F
Sep22°72°F
Oct23°73°F
Nov24°75°F
Dec25°78°F

The best time to visit Steenbok is during March, 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 34 mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Steenbok is during March, 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 1.3 in per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 87°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 Steenbok 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 Steenbok 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
21 °C70 °F
30 °C87 °F
11 km/h7 mph
127 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C71 °F
30 °C86 °F
11 km/h7 mph
122 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C69 °F
30 °C86 °F
10 km/h6 mph
64 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
19 °C66 °F
28 °C83 °F
10 km/h6 mph
46 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
16 °C60 °F
27 °C81 °F
9 km/h6 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C56 °F
26 °C78 °F
10 km/h6 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C55 °F
26 °C78 °F
11 km/h7 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C58 °F
27 °C81 °F
12 km/h7 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
17 °C62 °F
29 °C83 °F
13 km/h8 mph
29 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
18 °C64 °F
28 °C83 °F
13 km/h8 mph
53 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
19 °C67 °F
29 °C85 °F
12 km/h7 mph
67 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C70 °F
30 °C87 °F
11 km/h7 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in