Climate Insights for Vlakpan "Kudu Strip" Airstrip

South Africa

Hottest
January
34°C peak94°F peak
Coldest
July
2°C low36°F low
Wettest
January
79 mm rain3.1 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Vlakpan "Kudu Strip" Airstrip is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 429 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 79 mm of rainfall. Vlakpan "Kudu Strip" 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 2°C.The climate in Vlakpan "Kudu Strip" Airstrip is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 16.9 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 3.1 in of rainfall. Vlakpan "Kudu Strip" 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 36°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 19°FebMax: 33°Average: 25°Min: 18°MarMax: 31°Average: 23°Min: 16°AprMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 11°MayMax: 24°Average: 15°Min: 7°JunMax: 21°Average: 11°Min: 3°JulMax: 21°Average: 11°Min: 2°AugMax: 24°Average: 13°Min: 4°SepMax: 28°Average: 18°Min: 8°OctMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 12°NovMax: 33°Average: 24°Min: 15°DecMax: 34°Average: 26°Min: 18°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 94°FAverage: 80°FMin: 66°FFebMax: 91°FAverage: 78°FMin: 65°FMarMax: 88°FAverage: 73°FMin: 60°FAprMax: 80°FAverage: 65°FMin: 53°FMayMax: 76°FAverage: 58°FMin: 44°FJunMax: 70°FAverage: 52°FMin: 38°FJulMax: 70°FAverage: 52°FMin: 36°FAugMax: 74°FAverage: 56°FMin: 39°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 64°FMin: 47°FOctMax: 87°FAverage: 71°FMin: 54°FNovMax: 91°FAverage: 76°FMin: 59°FDecMax: 93°FAverage: 79°FMin: 64°F
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Temperatures in Vlakpan "Kudu Strip" Airstrip vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 11°C. The average daily temperature swing is 17°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Vlakpan "Kudu Strip" Airstrip vary considerably across the year, with a 58°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 52°F. The average daily temperature swing is 31°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 79mmFebPrecipitation: 62mmMarPrecipitation: 72mmAprPrecipitation: 62mmMayPrecipitation: 11mmJunPrecipitation: 8mmJulPrecipitation: 2mmAugPrecipitation: 5mmSepPrecipitation: 12mmOctPrecipitation: 16mmNovPrecipitation: 38mmDecPrecipitation: 62mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.1inFebPrecipitation: 2.4inMarPrecipitation: 2.8inAprPrecipitation: 2.4inMayPrecipitation: 0.4inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSepPrecipitation: 0.5inOctPrecipitation: 0.6inNovPrecipitation: 1.5inDecPrecipitation: 2.4in
Precipitation

Vlakpan "Kudu Strip" Airstrip is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 429 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 36 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 79 mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2 mm. That's 76 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.Vlakpan "Kudu Strip" Airstrip is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 16.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.4 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 3.1 in of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.1 in. That's 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Vlakpan "Kudu Strip" 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 November, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 9km/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.Vlakpan "Kudu Strip" 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 November, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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

Jan27°80°F
Feb25°78°F
Mar23°73°F
Apr19°65°F
May15°58°F
Jun11°52°F
Jul11°52°F
Aug13°56°F
Sep18°64°F
Oct22°71°F
Nov24°76°F
Dec26°79°F

The best time to visit Vlakpan "Kudu Strip" Airstrip is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 40 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Vlakpan "Kudu Strip" Airstrip is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.6 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 94°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 36°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 Vlakpan "Kudu Strip" 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 Vlakpan "Kudu Strip" 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 °C66 °F
34 °C94 °F
10 km/h6 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C65 °F
33 °C91 °F
10 km/h6 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C60 °F
31 °C88 °F
9 km/h6 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C53 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h5 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
7 °C44 °F
24 °C76 °F
9 km/h5 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
3 °C38 °F
21 °C70 °F
10 km/h6 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
2 °C36 °F
21 °C70 °F
10 km/h6 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
4 °C39 °F
24 °C74 °F
11 km/h7 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C47 °F
28 °C82 °F
11 km/h7 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C54 °F
30 °C87 °F
12 km/h7 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
15 °C59 °F
33 °C91 °F
12 km/h7 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C64 °F
34 °C93 °F
12 km/h7 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in