Climate Insights for Oudtshoorn Airport

The climate in Oudtshoorn Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 369mm of precipitation falls per year. Settembre is the wettest month, receiving around 43mm of rainfall. Oudtshoorn Airport 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, Dicembre. The coldest months are Luglio, Agosto, Giugno, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperatures in Oudtshoorn Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Gennaio, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. Luglio is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 11°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.

Oudtshoorn Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 369mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 31mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 43mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 24mm. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Oudtshoorn Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 15km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Oudtshoorn Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Oudtshoorn Airport 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Luglio near 5°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The best time to visit Oudtshoorn Airport is during Gennaio, Febbraio, Marzo, Aprile, Ottobre, Novembre and Dicembre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 30mm per month. By contrast, Luglio can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°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 Oudtshoorn Airport 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.