Climate Insights for Wakkerstroom

South Africa

Hottest
January
24°C peak75°F peak
Coldest
July
3°C low38°F low
Wettest
December
188 mm rain7.4 in rain
Best to Visit
April, September, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Wakkerstroom is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1,053 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 188 mm of rainfall. Wakkerstroom 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 3°C.The climate in Wakkerstroom is temperate. The average annual temperature is 60°F and approximately 41.5 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 7.4 in of rainfall. Wakkerstroom 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 38°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 14°FebMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 14°MarMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°AprMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 10°MayMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 7°JunMax: 18°Average: 10°Min: 4°JulMax: 18°Average: 10°Min: 3°AugMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 6°SepMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 9°OctMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°NovMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 12°DecMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 14°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 75°FAverage: 66°FMin: 57°FFebMax: 75°FAverage: 66°FMin: 58°FMarMax: 75°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FAprMax: 70°FAverage: 59°FMin: 51°FMayMax: 68°FAverage: 55°FMin: 44°FJunMax: 64°FAverage: 50°FMin: 39°FJulMax: 65°FAverage: 50°FMin: 38°FAugMax: 70°FAverage: 55°FMin: 43°FSepMax: 74°FAverage: 60°FMin: 48°FOctMax: 74°FAverage: 61°FMin: 50°FNovMax: 74°FAverage: 63°FMin: 54°FDecMax: 75°FAverage: 65°FMin: 57°F
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Temperatures in Wakkerstroom vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between July and August, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Wakkerstroom vary considerably across the year, with a 37°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 75°F with a mean of 66°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 50°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between July and August, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 167mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 169mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 110mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 7mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 7mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 13mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 3mmOctPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 151mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 188mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.6inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 6.7inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 5.9inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 7.4inSnow (in): 0in
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Wakkerstroom is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,053 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 88 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 188 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 7 mm. That's 181 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.Wakkerstroom is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 7.4 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.3 in. That's 7.1 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: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Wakkerstroom 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 August, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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.Wakkerstroom 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, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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

Jan19°66°F
Feb19°66°F
Mar18°64°F
Apr15°59°F
May13°55°F
Jun10°50°F
Jul10°50°F
Aug13°55°F
Sep16°60°F
Oct16°61°F
Nov17°63°F
Dec18°65°F

The best time to visit Wakkerstroom is during April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 72 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 24°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°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 Wakkerstroom is during April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 60°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.8 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 75°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 38°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 Wakkerstroom 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 Wakkerstroom 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
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
167 mm6.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
14 °C58 °F
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
169 mm6.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
13 °C55 °F
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
110 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
10 °C51 °F
21 °C70 °F
8 km/h5 mph
80 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
7 °C44 °F
20 °C68 °F
8 km/h5 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
4 °C39 °F
18 °C64 °F
10 km/h6 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
3 °C38 °F
18 °C65 °F
10 km/h6 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
6 °C43 °F
21 °C70 °F
11 km/h7 mph
13 mm0.5 in
1 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C48 °F
24 °C74 °F
11 km/h7 mph
47 mm1.9 in
3 cm1 in
OctCurrent
10 °C50 °F
23 °C74 °F
10 km/h6 mph
90 mm3.5 in
1 cm0 in
Nov
12 °C54 °F
24 °C74 °F
10 km/h6 mph
151 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
14 °C57 °F
24 °C75 °F
9 km/h6 mph
188 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in