Climate Insights for Touchstone Airstrip

South Africa

Hottest
October
30°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
July
7°C low44°F low
Wettest
February
112 mm rain4.4 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Touchstone Airstrip is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 471 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 112 mm of rainfall. Touchstone 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: October, January, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Touchstone Airstrip is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 18.5 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 4.4 in of rainfall. Touchstone 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: October, January, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 44°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 19°FebMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 19°MarMax: 30°Average: 23°Min: 18°AprMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 15°MayMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 10°JunMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 7°JulMax: 23°Average: 14°Min: 7°AugMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 10°SepMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 14°OctMax: 30°Average: 23°Min: 16°NovMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 18°DecMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 67°FFebMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 67°FMarMax: 85°FAverage: 74°FMin: 64°FAprMax: 81°FAverage: 69°FMin: 59°FMayMax: 77°FAverage: 63°FMin: 51°FJunMax: 73°FAverage: 58°FMin: 45°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 58°FMin: 44°FAugMax: 79°FAverage: 64°FMin: 50°FSepMax: 85°FAverage: 71°FMin: 57°FOctMax: 87°FAverage: 74°FMin: 61°FNovMax: 86°FAverage: 75°FMin: 64°FDecMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 66°F
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Temperatures in Touchstone Airstrip vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 14°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 Touchstone Airstrip vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 58°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: 107mmFebPrecipitation: 112mmMarPrecipitation: 31mmAprPrecipitation: 23mmMayPrecipitation: 6mmJunPrecipitation: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 3mmAugPrecipitation: 2mmSepPrecipitation: 4mmOctPrecipitation: 18mmNovPrecipitation: 69mmDecPrecipitation: 95mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.2inFebPrecipitation: 4.4inMarPrecipitation: 1.2inAprPrecipitation: 0.9inMayPrecipitation: 0.2inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inOctPrecipitation: 0.7inNovPrecipitation: 2.7inDecPrecipitation: 3.7in
Precipitation

Touchstone Airstrip is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 471 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 39 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 112 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1 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.Touchstone Airstrip is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 18.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 4.4 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 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: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Touchstone Airstrip 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 October, averaging 12km/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 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Touchstone Airstrip 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 October, 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.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°76°F
Feb24°76°F
Mar23°74°F
Apr21°69°F
May17°63°F
Jun15°58°F
Jul14°58°F
Aug18°64°F
Sep22°71°F
Oct23°74°F
Nov24°75°F
Dec24°76°F

The best time to visit Touchstone Airstrip is during March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 31 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Touchstone Airstrip is during March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 44°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 Touchstone 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 Touchstone 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
19 °C67 °F
30 °C86 °F
11 km/h7 mph
107 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C67 °F
30 °C86 °F
10 km/h6 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C64 °F
30 °C85 °F
9 km/h6 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C59 °F
27 °C81 °F
8 km/h5 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
10 °C51 °F
25 °C77 °F
8 km/h5 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
7 °C45 °F
23 °C73 °F
8 km/h5 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
7 °C44 °F
23 °C73 °F
9 km/h5 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C50 °F
26 °C79 °F
10 km/h6 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C57 °F
29 °C85 °F
12 km/h7 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C61 °F
30 °C87 °F
12 km/h8 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
18 °C64 °F
30 °C86 °F
11 km/h7 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C66 °F
30 °C86 °F
11 km/h7 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in