Climate Insights for Pilgrim’s Rest

The climate in Pilgrim’s Rest is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 822mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 164mm of rainfall. Pilgrim’s Rest 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, February, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Pilgrim’s Rest sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 26°C. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Pilgrim’s Rest is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 822mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 69mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 164mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 8mm. That's 156mm 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.

Pilgrim’s Rest is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9km/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.

It is currently winter in Pilgrim’s Rest, which began on June 21, 2026. Pilgrim’s Rest 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 7°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The best time to visit Pilgrim’s Rest is during March, April, May, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 51mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°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 Pilgrim’s Rest 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.