Climate Insights for Rawsonville

Cape Winelands District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

Hottest
January
29°C peak
Coldest
July
5°C low
Wettest
June
143mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Rawsonville is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 681mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 143mm of rainfall. Rawsonville 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 15° Feb Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 15° Mar Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 14° Apr Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 11° May Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 9° Jun Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 7° Jul Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 5° Aug Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 6° Sep Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 7° Oct Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 10° Nov Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 11° Dec Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 13°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Rawsonville vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, 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: 20mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 143mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 130mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 90mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 60mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Rawsonville is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 681mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 57mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 143mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 14mm. That's 130mm less than June, 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed

Rawsonville is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 11km/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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

3 days until Autumn

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

Spring

Temperatures range from 7 to 24°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 126mm over the season and a monthly average of 42mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 66mm over the season and a monthly average of 22mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 26°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 126mm over the season and a monthly average of 42mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 5 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 363mm across the season with a monthly average of 121mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 22°
Feb 21°
Mar 19°
Apr 17°
May 14°
Jun 11°
Jul 10°
Aug 11°
Sep 12°
Oct 16°
Nov 17°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Rawsonville is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 29mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rawsonville 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
15 °C
29 °C
15 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
29 °C
14 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
14 °C
26 °C
13 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
23 °C
12 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
May
9 °C
20 °C
11 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
Jun
7 °C
17 °C
12 km/h
143 mm
0 cm
Jul
5 °C
15 °C
12 km/h
130 mm
1 cm
Aug
6 °C
16 °C
12 km/h
90 mm
0 cm
Sep
7 °C
18 °C
13 km/h
60 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
22 °C
13 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
24 °C
14 km/h
32 mm
0 cm
Dec
13 °C
27 °C
14 km/h
32 mm
0 cm
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