Climate Insights for Aliwal North

The climate in Aliwal North is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 757mm of precipitation falls per year. Gennaio is the wettest month, receiving around 129mm of rainfall. Aliwal North 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: Dicembre, Gennaio, Febbraio. The coldest months are Luglio, Giugno, Agosto, when temperatures can drop to 0°C.

Temperatures in Aliwal North vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Dicembre, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is Luglio, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 7°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Aliwal North is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 757mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 63mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 129mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 13mm. That's 116mm less than January, 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.

Aliwal North 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 December, 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.

It is currently winter in Aliwal North, which began on June 21, 2026. Aliwal North is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in Dicembre at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Luglio near 0°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 2 days from now.

The best time to visit Aliwal North is during Marzo, Ottobre and Novembre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 69mm per month. By contrast, Dicembre can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while Luglio is the coldest period with lows dropping to 0°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Aliwal North 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.