Climate Insights for Swartspruit Airstrip (CLOSED)

South Africa

Hottest
January
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
July
5°C low41°F low
Wettest
February
125 mm rain4.9 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Swartspruit Airstrip (CLOSED) is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 673 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 125 mm of rainfall. Swartspruit 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, October, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.The climate in Swartspruit Airstrip (CLOSED) is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 26.5 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 4.9 in of rainfall. Swartspruit 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, October, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 41°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°FebMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 18°MarMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 16°AprMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 13°MayMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 9°JunMax: 21°Average: 12°Min: 6°JulMax: 21°Average: 12°Min: 5°AugMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 8°SepMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 12°OctMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 14°NovMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 16°DecMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 17°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 84°FAverage: 73°FMin: 64°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 64°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 71°FMin: 61°FAprMax: 76°FAverage: 65°FMin: 55°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 60°FMin: 48°FJunMax: 69°FAverage: 54°FMin: 42°FJulMax: 69°FAverage: 54°FMin: 41°FAugMax: 75°FAverage: 61°FMin: 47°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 68°FMin: 54°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 70°FMin: 58°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 71°FMin: 61°FDecMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 63°F
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Temperatures in Swartspruit Airstrip (CLOSED) vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°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 August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Swartspruit Airstrip (CLOSED) vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 54°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 122mmFebPrecipitation: 125mmMarPrecipitation: 68mmAprPrecipitation: 68mmMayPrecipitation: 18mmJunPrecipitation: 5mmJulPrecipitation: 5mmAugPrecipitation: 2mmSepPrecipitation: 10mmOctPrecipitation: 50mmNovPrecipitation: 84mmDecPrecipitation: 116mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.8inFebPrecipitation: 4.9inMarPrecipitation: 2.7inAprPrecipitation: 2.7inMayPrecipitation: 0.7inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.4inOctPrecipitation: 2inNovPrecipitation: 3.3inDecPrecipitation: 4.6in
Precipitation

Swartspruit Airstrip (CLOSED) is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 673 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 125 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2 mm. That's 123 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.Swartspruit Airstrip (CLOSED) is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 26.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 4.9 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.1 in. That's 4.8 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: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Swartspruit Airstrip (CLOSED) is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/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 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Swartspruit 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

Jan23°73°F
Feb23°73°F
Mar22°71°F
Apr18°65°F
May15°60°F
Jun12°54°F
Jul12°54°F
Aug16°61°F
Sep20°68°F
Oct21°70°F
Nov22°71°F
Dec23°73°F

The best time to visit Swartspruit Airstrip (CLOSED) is during March, April, May, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 43 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Swartspruit Airstrip (CLOSED) is during March, April, May, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 84°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 41°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 Swartspruit 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 Swartspruit 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
18 °C64 °F
29 °C84 °F
9 km/h6 mph
122 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C64 °F
28 °C83 °F
9 km/h5 mph
125 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C61 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
68 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C55 °F
25 °C76 °F
8 km/h5 mph
68 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
9 °C48 °F
23 °C73 °F
8 km/h5 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
6 °C42 °F
21 °C69 °F
9 km/h5 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
5 °C41 °F
21 °C69 °F
9 km/h5 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
8 °C47 °F
24 °C75 °F
10 km/h6 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C54 °F
28 °C82 °F
11 km/h7 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C58 °F
28 °C83 °F
11 km/h7 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C61 °F
28 °C83 °F
10 km/h6 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
17 °C63 °F
28 °C83 °F
10 km/h6 mph
116 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in