Climate Insights for Vlakplaas

South Africa

Hottest
October
31°C peak88°F peak
Coldest
July
6°C low44°F low
Wettest
December
124 mm rain4.9 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Vlakplaas is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 565 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 124 mm of rainfall. Vlakplaas 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, November, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Vlakplaas is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 22.2 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 4.9 in of rainfall. Vlakplaas 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, November, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 44°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 20°FebMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 20°MarMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 18°AprMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°MayMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 10°JunMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 7°JulMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 6°AugMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 10°SepMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 14°OctMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 17°NovMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 19°DecMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 20°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 68°FFebMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 68°FMarMax: 85°FAverage: 74°FMin: 65°FAprMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°FMayMax: 76°FAverage: 62°FMin: 50°FJunMax: 72°FAverage: 57°FMin: 44°FJulMax: 72°FAverage: 57°FMin: 44°FAugMax: 78°FAverage: 64°FMin: 50°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 72°FMin: 58°FOctMax: 88°FAverage: 75°FMin: 63°FNovMax: 88°FAverage: 77°FMin: 66°FDecMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 67°F
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Temperatures in Vlakplaas vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°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 Vlakplaas vary considerably across the year, with a 44°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°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 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 115mmFebPrecipitation: 111mmMarPrecipitation: 49mmAprPrecipitation: 54mmMayPrecipitation: 13mmJunPrecipitation: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 4mmAugPrecipitation: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 4mmOctPrecipitation: 29mmNovPrecipitation: 58mmDecPrecipitation: 124mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.5inFebPrecipitation: 4.4inMarPrecipitation: 1.9inAprPrecipitation: 2.1inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inOctPrecipitation: 1.1inNovPrecipitation: 2.3inDecPrecipitation: 4.9in
Precipitation

Vlakplaas is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 565 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 47 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 124 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1 mm. That's 122 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.Vlakplaas is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 22.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.9 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 4.9 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 4.8 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: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/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: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Vlakplaas 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 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.Vlakplaas 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 7mph, though still comfortable for most 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 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan25°77°F
Feb25°76°F
Mar24°74°F
Apr20°68°F
May17°62°F
Jun14°57°F
Jul14°57°F
Aug18°64°F
Sep22°72°F
Oct24°75°F
Nov25°77°F
Dec25°77°F

The best time to visit Vlakplaas is during March, April, May, August, 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 30 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Vlakplaas is during March, April, May, August, 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 1.2 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 Vlakplaas 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 Vlakplaas 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 °C68 °F
30 °C87 °F
9 km/h6 mph
115 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C68 °F
30 °C86 °F
9 km/h5 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C65 °F
29 °C85 °F
8 km/h5 mph
49 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C58 °F
26 °C80 °F
8 km/h5 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
10 °C50 °F
24 °C76 °F
8 km/h5 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
7 °C44 °F
22 °C72 °F
8 km/h5 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
6 °C44 °F
22 °C72 °F
9 km/h5 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C50 °F
26 °C78 °F
10 km/h6 mph
1 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C58 °F
30 °C86 °F
12 km/h7 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
17 °C63 °F
31 °C88 °F
12 km/h7 mph
29 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
19 °C66 °F
31 °C88 °F
11 km/h7 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C67 °F
31 °C87 °F
10 km/h7 mph
124 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in