Climate Insights for Witsand

South Africa

Hottest
February
23°C peak73°F peak
Coldest
July
12°C low53°F low
Wettest
June
48 mm rain1.9 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Witsand is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 386 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 48 mm of rainfall. Witsand 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.The climate in Witsand is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 15.2 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 1.9 in of rainfall. Witsand 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 53°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 23°Average: 21°Min: 20°FebMax: 23°Average: 21°Min: 20°MarMax: 22°Average: 20°Min: 19°AprMax: 20°Average: 18°Min: 17°MayMax: 19°Average: 17°Min: 15°JunMax: 18°Average: 15°Min: 13°JulMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 12°AugMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 12°SepMax: 17°Average: 15°Min: 13°OctMax: 19°Average: 17°Min: 15°NovMax: 20°Average: 18°Min: 17°DecMax: 22°Average: 20°Min: 18°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 73°FAverage: 70°FMin: 67°FFebMax: 73°FAverage: 70°FMin: 68°FMarMax: 72°FAverage: 69°FMin: 66°FAprMax: 68°FAverage: 65°FMin: 62°FMayMax: 66°FAverage: 62°FMin: 58°FJunMax: 64°FAverage: 60°FMin: 55°FJulMax: 62°FAverage: 58°FMin: 53°FAugMax: 62°FAverage: 58°FMin: 54°FSepMax: 63°FAverage: 60°FMin: 56°FOctMax: 66°FAverage: 62°FMin: 59°FNovMax: 68°FAverage: 65°FMin: 62°FDecMax: 71°FAverage: 68°FMin: 65°F
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Min

Witsand sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 23°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Witsand sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 53°F to 73°F. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 70°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 53°F and an average of 58°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 30mmFebPrecipitation: 23mmMarPrecipitation: 37mmAprPrecipitation: 28mmMayPrecipitation: 35mmJunPrecipitation: 48mmJulPrecipitation: 41mmAugPrecipitation: 35mmSepPrecipitation: 35mmOctPrecipitation: 29mmNovPrecipitation: 22mmDecPrecipitation: 23mm
Precipitation
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.2inFebPrecipitation: 0.9inMarPrecipitation: 1.5inAprPrecipitation: 1.1inMayPrecipitation: 1.4inJunPrecipitation: 1.9inJulPrecipitation: 1.6inAugPrecipitation: 1.4inSepPrecipitation: 1.4inOctPrecipitation: 1.2inNovPrecipitation: 0.9inDecPrecipitation: 0.9in
Precipitation

Witsand is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 386 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 32 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 48 mm of rainfall. July and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 22 mm. That's 26 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Witsand is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 15.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 1.9 in of rainfall. July and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 0.9 in. That's 1 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 21km/hFebWind Speed: 20km/hMarWind Speed: 18km/hAprWind Speed: 17km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 16km/hJulWind Speed: 16km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 18km/hOctWind Speed: 20km/hNovWind Speed: 20km/hDecWind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 12mphMarWind Speed: 11mphAprWind Speed: 11mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 13mphNovWind Speed: 12mphDecWind Speed: 13mph
Wind Speed

Witsand is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 16km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.Witsand is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan21°70°F
Feb21°70°F
Mar20°69°F
Apr18°65°F
May17°62°F
Jun15°60°F
Jul14°58°F
Aug14°58°F
Sep15°60°F
Oct17°62°F
Nov18°65°F
Dec20°68°F

The best time to visit Witsand is during January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 31 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 12°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Witsand is during January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 53°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 Witsand 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 Witsand 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
20 °C67 °F
23 °C73 °F
21 km/h13 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C68 °F
23 °C73 °F
20 km/h12 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
19 °C66 °F
22 °C72 °F
18 km/h11 mph
37 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
17 °C62 °F
20 °C68 °F
17 km/h11 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
15 °C58 °F
19 °C66 °F
15 km/h9 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C55 °F
18 °C64 °F
16 km/h10 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C53 °F
17 °C62 °F
16 km/h10 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C54 °F
17 °C62 °F
17 km/h10 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C56 °F
17 °C63 °F
18 km/h11 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C59 °F
19 °C66 °F
20 km/h13 mph
29 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
17 °C62 °F
20 °C68 °F
20 km/h12 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C65 °F
22 °C71 °F
20 km/h13 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in