Climate Insights for Stutterheim

South Africa

Hottest
January
26°C peak79°F peak
Coldest
July
6°C low42°F low
Wettest
January
135 mm rain5.3 in rain
Best to Visit
April, October, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Stutterheim is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 944 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 135 mm of rainfall. Stutterheim 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, February, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Stutterheim is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 37.2 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 5.3 in of rainfall. Stutterheim 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, February, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 42°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°FebMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 15°MarMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°AprMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 11°MayMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 8°JunMax: 20°Average: 12°Min: 6°JulMax: 20°Average: 12°Min: 6°AugMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 6°SepMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 8°OctMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°NovMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°DecMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 13°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 59°FFebMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°FMarMax: 77°FAverage: 66°FMin: 57°FAprMax: 72°FAverage: 61°FMin: 52°FMayMax: 71°FAverage: 58°FMin: 47°FJunMax: 68°FAverage: 54°FMin: 43°FJulMax: 67°FAverage: 53°FMin: 42°FAugMax: 69°FAverage: 55°FMin: 43°FSepMax: 71°FAverage: 58°FMin: 47°FOctMax: 73°FAverage: 60°FMin: 49°FNovMax: 74°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FDecMax: 77°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°F
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Stutterheim sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 26°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Stutterheim vary considerably across the year, with a 37°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 68°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 53°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 135mmFebPrecipitation: 117mmMarPrecipitation: 122mmAprPrecipitation: 85mmMayPrecipitation: 44mmJunPrecipitation: 29mmJulPrecipitation: 20mmAugPrecipitation: 22mmSepPrecipitation: 68mmOctPrecipitation: 85mmNovPrecipitation: 96mmDecPrecipitation: 120mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.3inFebPrecipitation: 4.6inMarPrecipitation: 4.8inAprPrecipitation: 3.4inMayPrecipitation: 1.7inJunPrecipitation: 1.1inJulPrecipitation: 0.8inAugPrecipitation: 0.9inSepPrecipitation: 2.7inOctPrecipitation: 3.4inNovPrecipitation: 3.8inDecPrecipitation: 4.7in
Precipitation

Stutterheim is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 944 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 79 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 135 mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 20 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.Stutterheim is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 37.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 5.3 in of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.8 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: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Stutterheim 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 July, averaging 11km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Stutterheim 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 July, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan20°68°F
Feb20°67°F
Mar19°66°F
Apr16°61°F
May14°58°F
Jun12°54°F
Jul12°53°F
Aug13°55°F
Sep14°58°F
Oct16°60°F
Nov17°62°F
Dec19°65°F

The best time to visit Stutterheim is during April, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 89 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Stutterheim is during April, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.5 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 79°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 42°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Stutterheim 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 Stutterheim 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 °C59 °F
26 °C79 °F
10 km/h6 mph
135 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
15 °C59 °F
25 °C78 °F
10 km/h6 mph
117 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
14 °C57 °F
25 °C77 °F
9 km/h6 mph
122 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C52 °F
22 °C72 °F
9 km/h6 mph
85 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
8 °C47 °F
22 °C71 °F
9 km/h6 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
6 °C43 °F
20 °C68 °F
11 km/h7 mph
29 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
6 °C42 °F
20 °C67 °F
11 km/h7 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
6 °C43 °F
21 °C69 °F
11 km/h7 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C47 °F
22 °C71 °F
11 km/h7 mph
68 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C49 °F
23 °C73 °F
11 km/h7 mph
85 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
11 °C52 °F
24 °C74 °F
11 km/h7 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
13 °C56 °F
25 °C77 °F
10 km/h7 mph
120 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in