Climate Insights for Van Der Merwes Kraal

South Africa

Hottest
February
30°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
July
7°C low44°F low
Wettest
December
99 mm rain3.9 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Van Der Merwes Kraal is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 475 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 99 mm of rainfall. Van Der Merwes Kraal 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Van Der Merwes Kraal is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 18.7 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 3.9 in of rainfall. Van Der Merwes Kraal 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: February, January, March. 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: 25°Min: 19°MarMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 18°AprMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 15°MayMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 11°JunMax: 23°Average: 14°Min: 7°JulMax: 23°Average: 14°Min: 7°AugMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 10°SepMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 13°OctMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 15°NovMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 17°DecMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 87°FAverage: 76°FMin: 66°FFebMax: 87°FAverage: 76°FMin: 67°FMarMax: 86°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: 57°FMin: 44°FAugMax: 78°FAverage: 64°FMin: 50°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 70°FMin: 56°FOctMax: 85°FAverage: 72°FMin: 60°FNovMax: 85°FAverage: 74°FMin: 63°FDecMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 66°F
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Temperatures in Van Der Merwes Kraal vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°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 14°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 Van Der Merwes Kraal vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 57°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 86mmFebPrecipitation: 75mmMarPrecipitation: 39mmAprPrecipitation: 30mmMayPrecipitation: 15mmJunPrecipitation: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 5mmAugPrecipitation: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 10mmOctPrecipitation: 39mmNovPrecipitation: 74mmDecPrecipitation: 99mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.4inFebPrecipitation: 3inMarPrecipitation: 1.5inAprPrecipitation: 1.2inMayPrecipitation: 0.6inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.4inOctPrecipitation: 1.5inNovPrecipitation: 2.9inDecPrecipitation: 3.9in
Precipitation

Van Der Merwes Kraal is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 475 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 40 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 99 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1 mm. That's 98 mm less than December, 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.Van Der Merwes Kraal is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 18.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.6 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 3.9 in less than December, 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: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/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: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Van Der Merwes Kraal 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 October, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7km/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.Van Der Merwes Kraal is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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
Feb25°76°F
Mar24°74°F
Apr21°69°F
May17°63°F
Jun14°58°F
Jul14°57°F
Aug18°64°F
Sep21°70°F
Oct22°72°F
Nov23°74°F
Dec24°76°F

The best time to visit Van Der Merwes Kraal is during January, February, 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 47 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 Van Der Merwes Kraal is during January, February, 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 1.9 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 Van Der Merwes Kraal 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 Van Der Merwes Kraal 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
30 °C87 °F
9 km/h6 mph
86 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C67 °F
30 °C87 °F
8 km/h5 mph
75 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C64 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
39 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C59 °F
27 °C81 °F
7 km/h5 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
11 °C51 °F
25 °C77 °F
7 km/h4 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
7 °C45 °F
23 °C73 °F
7 km/h4 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
7 °C44 °F
23 °C73 °F
7 km/h5 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C50 °F
26 °C78 °F
9 km/h6 mph
1 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C56 °F
29 °C84 °F
11 km/h7 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C60 °F
30 °C85 °F
11 km/h7 mph
39 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
17 °C63 °F
29 °C85 °F
10 km/h6 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C66 °F
30 °C86 °F
10 km/h6 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in