Climate Insights for Molteno

Chris Hani District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
Dicembre
28°C peak
Coldest
Luglio
0°C low
Wettest
Febbraio
113mm rain
Best to Visit
Marzo, Ottobre, Novembre
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Molteno is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 638mm of precipitation falls per year. Febbraio is the wettest month, receiving around 113mm of rainfall. Molteno 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. Light snow can occur between June and August.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 13° Feb Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 12° Mar Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 11° Apr Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 7° May Max: 19° Average: 11° Min: 5° Jun Max: 15° Average: 8° Min: 2° Jul Max: 15° Average: 7° Min: 0° Aug Max: 17° Average: 9° Min: 2° Sep Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 5° Oct Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 7° Nov Max: 26° Average: 18° Min: 9° Dec Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 12°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Molteno vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Dicembre, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. Luglio is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 113mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 76mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 71mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 21mm Snow: 4mm Aug Precipitation: 12mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 29mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Molteno is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 638mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 53mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 113mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 12mm. That's 101mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between June and August, totalling around 7cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 19km/h Feb Wind Speed: 18km/h Mar Wind Speed: 19km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 18km/h Jun Wind Speed: 20km/h Jul Wind Speed: 21km/h Aug Wind Speed: 21km/h Sep Wind Speed: 22km/h Oct Wind Speed: 21km/h Nov Wind Speed: 22km/h Dec Wind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed

Molteno is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 18km/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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

3 days until Autumn

It is currently winter in Molteno, which began on June 21, 2026. Molteno 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Luglio near 0°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 20°
Feb 19°
Mar 18°
Apr 14°
May 11°
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep 13°
Oct 16°
Nov 18°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Molteno is during Marzo, Ottobre, Novembre and Dicembre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 59mm per month. By contrast, Luglio can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 0°C. 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 Molteno 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
13 °C
28 °C
19 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
Feb
12 °C
26 °C
18 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
11 °C
25 °C
19 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
Apr
7 °C
21 °C
18 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
May
5 °C
19 °C
18 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Jun
2 °C
15 °C
20 km/h
18 mm
1 cm
Jul
0 °C
15 °C
21 km/h
21 mm
4 cm
Aug
2 °C
17 °C
21 km/h
12 mm
1 cm
Sep
5 °C
21 °C
22 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Oct
7 °C
24 °C
21 km/h
39 mm
0 cm
Nov
9 °C
26 °C
22 km/h
45 mm
1 cm
Dec
12 °C
28 °C
22 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
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