Climate Insights for Thula Thula Airstrip

South Africa

Hottest
January
30°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
July
12°C low53°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 Thula Thula Airstrip is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 815 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 125 mm of rainfall. Thula Thula Airstrip 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, March, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.The climate in Thula Thula Airstrip is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 32.1 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 4.9 in of rainfall. Thula Thula Airstrip 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, March, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 53°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 20°FebMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°MarMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 20°AprMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 18°MayMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 14°JunMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 12°JulMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 12°AugMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°SepMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 15°OctMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°NovMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 18°DecMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 20°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 69°FFebMax: 86°FAverage: 77°FMin: 69°FMarMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 68°FAprMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 64°FMayMax: 79°FAverage: 67°FMin: 58°FJunMax: 77°FAverage: 63°FMin: 54°FJulMax: 76°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°FAugMax: 78°FAverage: 66°FMin: 56°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FOctMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°FNovMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 65°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 75°FMin: 68°F
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Thula Thula Airstrip sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 30°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 17°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 3°C shift in average temperatures.Thula Thula Airstrip sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 53°F to 87°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 53°F and an average of 63°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 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 102mmFebPrecipitation: 125mmMarPrecipitation: 69mmAprPrecipitation: 79mmMayPrecipitation: 49mmJunPrecipitation: 13mmJulPrecipitation: 14mmAugPrecipitation: 20mmSepPrecipitation: 55mmOctPrecipitation: 81mmNovPrecipitation: 97mmDecPrecipitation: 108mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4inFebPrecipitation: 4.9inMarPrecipitation: 2.7inAprPrecipitation: 3.1inMayPrecipitation: 1.9inJunPrecipitation: 0.5inJulPrecipitation: 0.5inAugPrecipitation: 0.8inSepPrecipitation: 2.2inOctPrecipitation: 3.2inNovPrecipitation: 3.8inDecPrecipitation: 4.3in
Precipitation

Thula Thula Airstrip is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 815 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 68 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 125 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 13 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.Thula Thula Airstrip is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 32.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.7 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 4.9 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.5 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: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Thula Thula Airstrip 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 October, averaging 13km/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 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Thula Thula Airstrip 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 October, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan25°77°F
Feb25°77°F
Mar24°76°F
Apr22°72°F
May19°67°F
Jun17°63°F
Jul17°63°F
Aug19°66°F
Sep20°69°F
Oct21°70°F
Nov22°72°F
Dec24°75°F

The best time to visit Thula Thula Airstrip 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 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 53 mm per month. By contrast, January 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 Thula Thula Airstrip 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 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.1 in per month. By contrast, January 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 Thula Thula Airstrip 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 Thula Thula Airstrip 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
20 °C69 °F
30 °C87 °F
12 km/h7 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C69 °F
30 °C86 °F
11 km/h7 mph
125 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
20 °C68 °F
30 °C86 °F
11 km/h7 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
18 °C64 °F
28 °C82 °F
10 km/h6 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
14 °C58 °F
26 °C79 °F
10 km/h6 mph
49 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
12 °C54 °F
25 °C77 °F
10 km/h6 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C53 °F
25 °C76 °F
11 km/h7 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C56 °F
26 °C78 °F
12 km/h7 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
15 °C60 °F
27 °C80 °F
13 km/h8 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C61 °F
26 °C79 °F
13 km/h8 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
18 °C65 °F
28 °C82 °F
13 km/h8 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C68 °F
29 °C84 °F
12 km/h8 mph
108 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in