Climate Insights for Vryheid Airport

South Africa

Hottest
January
26°C peak79°F peak
Coldest
July
5°C low41°F low
Wettest
December
177 mm rain6.9 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Vryheid Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 958 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 177 mm of rainfall. Vryheid 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: January, February, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.The climate in Vryheid Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 37.7 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 6.9 in of rainfall. Vryheid 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: January, February, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 41°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°FebMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°MarMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°AprMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 12°MayMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 8°JunMax: 20°Average: 12°Min: 5°JulMax: 21°Average: 12°Min: 5°AugMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 8°SepMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 10°OctMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 12°NovMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°DecMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FMarMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°FAprMax: 74°FAverage: 63°FMin: 54°FMayMax: 72°FAverage: 58°FMin: 47°FJunMax: 69°FAverage: 53°FMin: 42°FJulMax: 69°FAverage: 54°FMin: 41°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 58°FMin: 46°FSepMax: 76°FAverage: 62°FMin: 51°FOctMax: 76°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°FNovMax: 77°FAverage: 66°FMin: 56°FDecMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 59°F
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Min

Temperatures in Vryheid Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Vryheid Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 38°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 54°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 132mmFebPrecipitation: 148mmMarPrecipitation: 96mmAprPrecipitation: 84mmMayPrecipitation: 28mmJunPrecipitation: 9mmJulPrecipitation: 9mmAugPrecipitation: 15mmSepPrecipitation: 52mmOctPrecipitation: 87mmNovPrecipitation: 123mmDecPrecipitation: 177mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.2inFebPrecipitation: 5.8inMarPrecipitation: 3.8inAprPrecipitation: 3.3inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inAugPrecipitation: 0.6inSepPrecipitation: 2inOctPrecipitation: 3.4inNovPrecipitation: 4.8inDecPrecipitation: 6.9in
Precipitation

Vryheid Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 958 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 80 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 177 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 9 mm. That's 168 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.Vryheid Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 37.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 7 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.4 in. That's 6.6 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: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Vryheid 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 September, averaging 11km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Vryheid 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 September, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan20°69°F
Feb20°69°F
Mar20°67°F
Apr17°63°F
May14°58°F
Jun12°53°F
Jul12°54°F
Aug15°58°F
Sep17°62°F
Oct17°63°F
Nov19°66°F
Dec20°68°F

The best time to visit Vryheid Airport is during March, April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 80 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Vryheid Airport is during March, April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.1 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 79°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 41°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Vryheid 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. 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 Vryheid 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. 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
15 °C60 °F
26 °C79 °F
9 km/h6 mph
132 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C61 °F
26 °C79 °F
9 km/h6 mph
148 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C59 °F
26 °C78 °F
9 km/h5 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
12 °C54 °F
23 °C74 °F
8 km/h5 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
8 °C47 °F
22 °C72 °F
8 km/h5 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
5 °C42 °F
20 °C69 °F
10 km/h6 mph
9 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
5 °C41 °F
21 °C69 °F
10 km/h6 mph
9 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
8 °C46 °F
23 °C73 °F
11 km/h7 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C51 °F
25 °C76 °F
11 km/h7 mph
52 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C53 °F
24 °C76 °F
11 km/h7 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C56 °F
25 °C77 °F
10 km/h6 mph
123 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C59 °F
26 °C78 °F
10 km/h6 mph
177 mm6.9 in
0 cm0 in