Climate Insights for Tanqua Airfield

South Africa

Hottest
January
36°C peak97°F peak
Coldest
July
5°C low41°F low
Wettest
June
21 mm rain0.8 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Tanqua Airfield is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 120 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 21 mm of rainfall. Tanqua Airfield 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, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.The climate in Tanqua Airfield is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 4.7 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 0.8 in of rainfall. Tanqua Airfield 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, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 41°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 36°Average: 27°Min: 19°FebMax: 36°Average: 27°Min: 19°MarMax: 32°Average: 24°Min: 17°AprMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 13°MayMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 9°JunMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 6°JulMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 5°AugMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 6°SepMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 9°OctMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 13°NovMax: 32°Average: 24°Min: 15°DecMax: 34°Average: 25°Min: 17°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 97°FAverage: 81°FMin: 66°FFebMax: 96°FAverage: 81°FMin: 66°FMarMax: 90°FAverage: 76°FMin: 62°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 69°FMin: 56°FMayMax: 75°FAverage: 62°FMin: 48°FJunMax: 67°FAverage: 55°FMin: 44°FJulMax: 66°FAverage: 53°FMin: 41°FAugMax: 70°FAverage: 56°FMin: 43°FSepMax: 77°FAverage: 63°FMin: 49°FOctMax: 85°FAverage: 70°FMin: 55°FNovMax: 89°FAverage: 74°FMin: 59°FDecMax: 93°FAverage: 78°FMin: 63°F
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Temperatures in Tanqua Airfield vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 12°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Tanqua Airfield vary considerably across the year, with a 56°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 97°F and an average of 81°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 53°F. The average daily temperature swing is 28°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7mmFebPrecipitation: 3mmMarPrecipitation: 11mmAprPrecipitation: 10mmMayPrecipitation: 10mmJunPrecipitation: 21mmJulPrecipitation: 17mmAugPrecipitation: 8mmSepPrecipitation: 9mmOctPrecipitation: 5mmNovPrecipitation: 5mmDecPrecipitation: 15mm
Precipitation
0in1inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.3inFebPrecipitation: 0.1inMarPrecipitation: 0.4inAprPrecipitation: 0.4inMayPrecipitation: 0.4inJunPrecipitation: 0.8inJulPrecipitation: 0.7inAugPrecipitation: 0.3inSepPrecipitation: 0.4inOctPrecipitation: 0.2inNovPrecipitation: 0.2inDecPrecipitation: 0.6in
Precipitation

Tanqua Airfield is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 120 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 21 mm of rainfall. July and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3 mm. 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.Tanqua Airfield is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 4.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.4 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 0.8 in of rainfall. July and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.1 in. 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: 13km/hFebWind Speed: 13km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 14km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Tanqua Airfield 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 November, averaging 14km/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 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Tanqua Airfield 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 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter 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 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan27°81°F
Feb27°81°F
Mar24°76°F
Apr20°69°F
May16°62°F
Jun13°55°F
Jul12°53°F
Aug13°56°F
Sep17°63°F
Oct21°70°F
Nov24°74°F
Dec25°78°F

The best time to visit Tanqua Airfield is during March, April, May, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 8 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Tanqua Airfield is during March, April, May, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.3 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 97°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 41°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tanqua Airfield 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 Tanqua Airfield 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
19 °C66 °F
36 °C97 °F
13 km/h8 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C66 °F
36 °C96 °F
13 km/h8 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C62 °F
32 °C90 °F
11 km/h7 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C56 °F
28 °C83 °F
10 km/h6 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
9 °C48 °F
24 °C75 °F
9 km/h5 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
6 °C44 °F
19 °C67 °F
10 km/h6 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
5 °C41 °F
19 °C66 °F
10 km/h6 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
6 °C43 °F
21 °C70 °F
10 km/h6 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C49 °F
25 °C77 °F
12 km/h7 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
13 °C55 °F
29 °C85 °F
13 km/h8 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
15 °C59 °F
32 °C89 °F
14 km/h8 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
17 °C63 °F
34 °C93 °F
13 km/h8 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in