Climate Insights for Watersend Airstrip

South Africa

Hottest
January
34°C peak94°F peak
Coldest
July
5°C low41°F low
Wettest
February
68 mm rain2.7 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Watersend Airstrip is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 307 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 68 mm of rainfall. Watersend Airstrip 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, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.The climate in Watersend Airstrip is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 72°F and approximately 12.1 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 2.7 in of rainfall. Watersend Airstrip 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, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 41°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 22°FebMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 21°MarMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 19°AprMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 15°MayMax: 26°Average: 17°Min: 9°JunMax: 23°Average: 14°Min: 6°JulMax: 23°Average: 13°Min: 5°AugMax: 26°Average: 17°Min: 8°SepMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 12°OctMax: 33°Average: 25°Min: 16°NovMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 19°DecMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 21°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 94°FAverage: 83°FMin: 71°FFebMax: 92°FAverage: 81°FMin: 70°FMarMax: 90°FAverage: 78°FMin: 66°FAprMax: 84°FAverage: 71°FMin: 59°FMayMax: 79°FAverage: 63°FMin: 49°FJunMax: 74°FAverage: 57°FMin: 42°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 56°FMin: 41°FAugMax: 79°FAverage: 62°FMin: 46°FSepMax: 87°FAverage: 71°FMin: 54°FOctMax: 91°FAverage: 77°FMin: 61°FNovMax: 94°FAverage: 80°FMin: 66°FDecMax: 94°FAverage: 82°FMin: 69°F
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Temperatures in Watersend Airstrip vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 13°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Watersend Airstrip vary considerably across the year, with a 53°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 56°F. The average daily temperature swing is 28°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 50mmFebPrecipitation: 68mmMarPrecipitation: 41mmAprPrecipitation: 41mmMayPrecipitation: 4mmJunPrecipitation: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 2mmSepPrecipitation: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 12mmNovPrecipitation: 25mmDecPrecipitation: 56mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2inFebPrecipitation: 2.7inMarPrecipitation: 1.6inAprPrecipitation: 1.6inMayPrecipitation: 0.2inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inOctPrecipitation: 0.5inNovPrecipitation: 1inDecPrecipitation: 2.2in
Precipitation

Watersend Airstrip is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 307 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 26 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 68 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 67 mm less than February, 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.Watersend Airstrip is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 12.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 2.7 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 2.6 in less than February, 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/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15km/hFebWind Speed: 14km/hMarWind Speed: 14km/hAprWind Speed: 14km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 15km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 17km/hOctWind Speed: 17km/hNovWind Speed: 17km/hDecWind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Watersend Airstrip is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 13km/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.Watersend Airstrip is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan28°83°F
Feb27°81°F
Mar26°78°F
Apr21°71°F
May17°63°F
Jun14°57°F
Jul13°56°F
Aug17°62°F
Sep22°71°F
Oct25°77°F
Nov27°80°F
Dec28°82°F

The best time to visit Watersend Airstrip is during April, May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 12 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Watersend Airstrip is during April, May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.5 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 94°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 41°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Watersend Airstrip 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 Watersend Airstrip 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
22 °C71 °F
34 °C94 °F
15 km/h9 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C70 °F
33 °C92 °F
14 km/h9 mph
68 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
19 °C66 °F
32 °C90 °F
14 km/h9 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C59 °F
29 °C84 °F
14 km/h9 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
9 °C49 °F
26 °C79 °F
13 km/h8 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
6 °C42 °F
23 °C74 °F
14 km/h9 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
5 °C41 °F
23 °C73 °F
15 km/h9 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
8 °C46 °F
26 °C79 °F
16 km/h10 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C54 °F
30 °C87 °F
17 km/h10 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C61 °F
33 °C91 °F
17 km/h11 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
19 °C66 °F
34 °C94 °F
17 km/h10 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C69 °F
34 °C94 °F
16 km/h10 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in