Climate Insights for Pampierstad

Frances Baard District Municipality, Northern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
December
33°C peak
Coldest
July
2°C low
Wettest
January
84mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Pampierstad is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 436mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 84mm of rainfall. Pampierstad 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: December, January, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 18° Feb Max: 31° Average: 24° Min: 17° Mar Max: 30° Average: 22° Min: 15° Apr Max: 26° Average: 18° Min: 11° May Max: 24° Average: 14° Min: 6° Jun Max: 21° Average: 11° Min: 3° Jul Max: 21° Average: 10° Min: 2° Aug Max: 24° Average: 14° Min: 4° Sep Max: 28° Average: 18° Min: 9° Oct Max: 31° Average: 22° Min: 13° Nov Max: 32° Average: 24° Min: 15° Dec Max: 33° Average: 25° Min: 17°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Pampierstad vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 10°C. The average daily temperature swing is 17°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 84mm Feb Precipitation: 75mm Mar Precipitation: 52mm Apr Precipitation: 62mm May Precipitation: 9mm Jun Precipitation: 10mm Jul Precipitation: 4mm Aug Precipitation: 6mm Sep Precipitation: 8mm Oct Precipitation: 19mm Nov Precipitation: 43mm Dec Precipitation: 65mm
Precipitation

Pampierstad is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 436mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 36mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 84mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 4mm. That's 80mm 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: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 19km/h Oct Wind Speed: 18km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed

Pampierstad is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 20km/h, though still comfortable for most 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.

Seasons

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

3 days until Autumn

It is currently winter in Pampierstad, which began on June 21, 2026. Pampierstad 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 December at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 25°
Feb 24°
Mar 22°
Apr 18°
May 14°
Jun 11°
Jul 10°
Aug 14°
Sep 18°
Oct 22°
Nov 24°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Pampierstad is during January, February, March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 49mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°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 Pampierstad 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
18 °C
32 °C
16 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
31 °C
15 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
30 °C
15 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
26 °C
14 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
May
6 °C
24 °C
13 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Jun
3 °C
21 °C
14 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Jul
2 °C
21 °C
15 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Aug
4 °C
24 °C
17 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
28 °C
19 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
31 °C
18 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
32 °C
20 km/h
43 mm
0 cm
Dec
17 °C
33 °C
19 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
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