Climate Insights for Ntabankulu

Alfred Nzo District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
Gennaio
27°C peak
Coldest
Luglio
6°C low
Wettest
Gennaio
121mm rain
Best to Visit
Marzo, Aprile, Maggio
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ntabankulu is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 824mm of precipitation falls per year. Gennaio is the wettest month, receiving around 121mm of rainfall. Ntabankulu 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: Gennaio, Febbraio, Marzo. The coldest months are Luglio, Giugno, Agosto, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° Feb Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° Mar Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 15° Apr Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 12° May Max: 24° Average: 15° Min: 9° Jun Max: 22° Average: 13° Min: 6° Jul Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 6° Aug Max: 23° Average: 14° Min: 7° Sep Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 10° Oct Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 11° Nov Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 13° Dec Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Ntabankulu vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Gennaio, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. Luglio is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°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: 121mm Feb Precipitation: 109mm Mar Precipitation: 94mm Apr Precipitation: 80mm May Precipitation: 32mm Jun Precipitation: 17mm Jul Precipitation: 17mm Aug Precipitation: 24mm Sep Precipitation: 49mm Oct Precipitation: 79mm Nov Precipitation: 94mm Dec Precipitation: 108mm
Precipitation

Ntabankulu is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 824mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 69mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 121mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 17mm. That's 104mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 15km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 16km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Ntabankulu is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 12km/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 Ntabankulu, which began on June 21, 2026. Ntabankulu 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 Gennaio at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Luglio near 6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 21°
Feb 21°
Mar 20°
Apr 17°
May 15°
Jun 13°
Jul 13°
Aug 14°
Sep 16°
Oct 17°
Nov 18°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Ntabankulu is during Marzo, Aprile, Maggio, Settembre, Ottobre and Novembre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 71mm per month. By contrast, Gennaio can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while Luglio is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ntabankulu 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
16 °C
27 °C
14 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
109 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Apr
12 °C
24 °C
12 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
May
9 °C
24 °C
12 km/h
32 mm
0 cm
Jun
6 °C
22 °C
13 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Jul
6 °C
21 °C
14 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
23 °C
15 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
24 °C
15 km/h
49 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
24 °C
16 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Nov
13 °C
25 °C
16 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
26 °C
15 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
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