Climate Insights for Vrede

South Africa

Hottest
January
25°C peak77°F peak
Coldest
July
2°C low35°F low
Wettest
December
154 mm rain6 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Vrede is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 819 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 154 mm of rainfall. Vrede 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, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 2°C.The climate in Vrede is temperate. The average annual temperature is 60°F and approximately 32.2 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 6 in of rainfall. Vrede 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, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 35°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°FebMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°MarMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 13°AprMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 9°MayMax: 20°Average: 12°Min: 6°JunMax: 18°Average: 9°Min: 2°JulMax: 17°Average: 9°Min: 2°AugMax: 21°Average: 12°Min: 5°SepMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 8°OctMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 10°NovMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 12°DecMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 77°FAverage: 66°FMin: 57°FFebMax: 76°FAverage: 66°FMin: 57°FMarMax: 76°FAverage: 65°FMin: 55°FAprMax: 71°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°FMayMax: 68°FAverage: 54°FMin: 42°FJunMax: 64°FAverage: 48°FMin: 36°FJulMax: 63°FAverage: 48°FMin: 35°FAugMax: 69°FAverage: 54°FMin: 41°FSepMax: 75°FAverage: 61°FMin: 47°FOctMax: 76°FAverage: 63°FMin: 50°FNovMax: 76°FAverage: 64°FMin: 54°FDecMax: 76°FAverage: 66°FMin: 56°F
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Temperatures in Vrede vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 19°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 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 Vrede vary considerably across the year, with a 42°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 77°F with a mean of 66°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 48°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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 134mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 111mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 67mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 7mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 5mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 7mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 140mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 154mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 0in
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Vrede is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 819 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 68 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 154 mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 5 mm. That's 148 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.Vrede is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 32.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.7 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 6.1 in of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.2 in. That's 5.8 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: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 13km/hSepWind Speed: 14km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Vrede is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10km/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.Vrede is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6mph, 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

Jan19°66°F
Feb19°66°F
Mar18°65°F
Apr15°59°F
May12°54°F
Jun9°48°F
Jul9°48°F
Aug12°54°F
Sep16°61°F
Oct17°63°F
Nov18°64°F
Dec19°66°F

The best time to visit Vrede is during March, April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 61 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 25°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 Vrede is during March, April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.4 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 77°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 35°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 Vrede 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 Vrede 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
14 °C57 °F
25 °C77 °F
11 km/h7 mph
134 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
14 °C57 °F
25 °C76 °F
11 km/h7 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
13 °C55 °F
25 °C76 °F
10 km/h6 mph
67 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
9 °C49 °F
22 °C71 °F
10 km/h6 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
6 °C42 °F
20 °C68 °F
10 km/h6 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
2 °C36 °F
18 °C64 °F
11 km/h7 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
2 °C35 °F
17 °C63 °F
12 km/h7 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
5 °C41 °F
21 °C69 °F
13 km/h8 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C47 °F
24 °C75 °F
14 km/h8 mph
24 mm1 in
1 cm1 in
OctCurrent
10 °C50 °F
24 °C76 °F
13 km/h8 mph
78 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
12 °C54 °F
24 °C76 °F
12 km/h8 mph
140 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
14 °C56 °F
25 °C76 °F
12 km/h7 mph
154 mm6 in
0 cm0 in