Climate Insights for Victoria West

South Africa

Hottest
January
32°C peak89°F peak
Coldest
July
2°C low35°F low
Wettest
January
37 mm rain1.5 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Victoria West is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 247 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 37 mm of rainfall. Victoria West 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 2°C.The climate in Victoria West is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 9.7 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 1.5 in of rainfall. Victoria West 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 35°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 24°Min: 16°FebMax: 31°Average: 23°Min: 15°MarMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 14°AprMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°MayMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 6°JunMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 3°JulMax: 16°Average: 9°Min: 2°AugMax: 19°Average: 11°Min: 3°SepMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 6°OctMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 9°NovMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 11°DecMax: 31°Average: 23°Min: 14°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 89°FAverage: 75°FMin: 60°FFebMax: 87°FAverage: 73°FMin: 60°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 70°FMin: 57°FAprMax: 74°FAverage: 62°FMin: 50°FMayMax: 69°FAverage: 56°FMin: 43°FJunMax: 62°FAverage: 49°FMin: 38°FJulMax: 61°FAverage: 48°FMin: 35°FAugMax: 66°FAverage: 51°FMin: 37°FSepMax: 73°FAverage: 58°FMin: 43°FOctMax: 79°FAverage: 65°FMin: 49°FNovMax: 84°FAverage: 69°FMin: 52°FDecMax: 87°FAverage: 73°FMin: 57°F
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Min

Temperatures in Victoria West vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Victoria West vary considerably across the year, with a 54°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 48°F. The average daily temperature swing is 28°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 37mmFebPrecipitation: 33mmMarPrecipitation: 33mmAprPrecipitation: 36mmMayPrecipitation: 17mmJunPrecipitation: 11mmJulPrecipitation: 8mmAugPrecipitation: 3mmSepPrecipitation: 13mmOctPrecipitation: 13mmNovPrecipitation: 15mmDecPrecipitation: 27mm
Precipitation
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.5inFebPrecipitation: 1.3inMarPrecipitation: 1.3inAprPrecipitation: 1.4inMayPrecipitation: 0.7inJunPrecipitation: 0.4inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.5inOctPrecipitation: 0.5inNovPrecipitation: 0.6inDecPrecipitation: 1.1in
Precipitation

Victoria West is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 247 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 21 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 37 mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3 mm. That's 34 mm less than January, 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.Victoria West is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 9.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.8 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 1.5 in of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.1 in. That's 1.3 in less than January, 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/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17km/hFebWind Speed: 17km/hMarWind Speed: 16km/hAprWind Speed: 15km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 17km/hJulWind Speed: 17km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 18km/hOctWind Speed: 18km/hNovWind Speed: 18km/hDecWind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 11mphDecWind Speed: 12mph
Wind Speed

Victoria West is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Victoria West is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 12mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°75°F
Feb23°73°F
Mar21°70°F
Apr16°62°F
May13°56°F
Jun10°49°F
Jul9°48°F
Aug11°51°F
Sep15°58°F
Oct18°65°F
Nov21°69°F
Dec23°73°F

The best time to visit Victoria West is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 28 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Victoria West is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 35°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 Victoria West 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 Victoria West 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
16 °C60 °F
32 °C89 °F
17 km/h11 mph
37 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
15 °C60 °F
31 °C87 °F
17 km/h10 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
14 °C57 °F
29 °C83 °F
16 km/h10 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
10 °C50 °F
23 °C74 °F
15 km/h9 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
6 °C43 °F
21 °C69 °F
15 km/h9 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
3 °C38 °F
17 °C62 °F
17 km/h11 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
2 °C35 °F
16 °C61 °F
17 km/h11 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
3 °C37 °F
19 °C66 °F
17 km/h11 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
6 °C43 °F
23 °C73 °F
18 km/h11 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C49 °F
26 °C79 °F
18 km/h11 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
11 °C52 °F
29 °C84 °F
18 km/h11 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
14 °C57 °F
31 °C87 °F
19 km/h12 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in