Climate Insights for Volksrust Airport

South Africa

Hottest
December
24°C peak75°F peak
Coldest
July
3°C low37°F low
Wettest
December
205 mm rain8.1 in rain
Best to Visit
September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Volksrust Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1,062 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 205 mm of rainfall. Volksrust Airport 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: December, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between September and September.The climate in Volksrust Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 41.8 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 8.1 in of rainfall. Volksrust Airport 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: December, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 37°F. Light snow can occur between September and September.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°FebMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 14°MarMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 12°AprMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 10°MayMax: 20°Average: 12°Min: 6°JunMax: 18°Average: 9°Min: 3°JulMax: 18°Average: 9°Min: 3°AugMax: 20°Average: 12°Min: 5°SepMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 8°OctMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°NovMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 12°DecMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 75°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°FFebMax: 75°FAverage: 65°FMin: 57°FMarMax: 74°FAverage: 64°FMin: 54°FAprMax: 70°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°FMayMax: 67°FAverage: 54°FMin: 43°FJunMax: 64°FAverage: 49°FMin: 37°FJulMax: 64°FAverage: 49°FMin: 37°FAugMax: 69°FAverage: 54°FMin: 41°FSepMax: 74°FAverage: 60°FMin: 47°FOctMax: 74°FAverage: 61°FMin: 50°FNovMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°FDecMax: 75°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°F
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Temperatures in Volksrust Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 18°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 9°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 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Volksrust Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 38°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 75°F with a mean of 65°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 49°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 176mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 151mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 103mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 6mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 7mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 4mmOctPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 154mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 205mmSnow: 0mm
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Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.9inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 5.9inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 6.1inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 8.1inSnow (in): 0in
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Volksrust Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,062 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 88 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 205 mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 6 mm. That's 199 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. Light snowfall can occur between September and September, totalling around 6cm annually. September is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Volksrust Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 8.1 in of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.2 in. That's 7.8 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. Light snowfall can occur between September and September, totalling around 2in annually. September is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Volksrust Airport 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 August, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Volksrust Airport 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 August, averaging 7mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan18°65°F
Feb18°65°F
Mar18°64°F
Apr15°59°F
May12°54°F
Jun9°49°F
Jul9°49°F
Aug12°54°F
Sep16°60°F
Oct16°61°F
Nov17°63°F
Dec18°65°F

The best time to visit Volksrust Airport is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 41 mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 24°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Volksrust Airport is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 60°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.6 in per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 75°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 37°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 Volksrust Airport 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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 Volksrust Airport 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. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
13 °C56 °F
24 °C75 °F
9 km/h6 mph
176 mm6.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
14 °C57 °F
24 °C75 °F
9 km/h5 mph
151 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
12 °C54 °F
24 °C74 °F
9 km/h5 mph
103 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
10 °C49 °F
21 °C70 °F
9 km/h6 mph
85 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
6 °C43 °F
20 °C67 °F
9 km/h6 mph
19 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
3 °C37 °F
18 °C64 °F
11 km/h7 mph
6 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
3 °C37 °F
18 °C64 °F
11 km/h7 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
5 °C41 °F
20 °C69 °F
12 km/h7 mph
11 mm0.4 in
1 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C47 °F
23 °C74 °F
12 km/h7 mph
41 mm1.6 in
4 cm2 in
OctCurrent
10 °C50 °F
23 °C74 °F
11 km/h7 mph
102 mm4 in
1 cm0 in
Nov
12 °C53 °F
24 °C75 °F
11 km/h7 mph
154 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
13 °C56 °F
24 °C75 °F
10 km/h6 mph
205 mm8.1 in
0 cm0 in