Climate Insights for Rietbron

Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
Januar
33°C peak
Coldest
Juli
4°C low
Wettest
Dezember
24mm rain
Best to Visit
Januar, Februar, März
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Rietbron is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 182mm of precipitation falls per year. Dezember is the wettest month, receiving around 24mm of rainfall. Rietbron 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: Januar, Februar, Dezember. The coldest months are Juli, August, Juni, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 33° Average: 24° Min: 16° Feb Max: 32° Average: 23° Min: 16° Mar Max: 30° Average: 22° Min: 15° Apr Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 11° May Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 8° Jun Max: 19° Average: 12° Min: 5° Jul Max: 18° Average: 11° Min: 4° Aug Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 5° Sep Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 8° Oct Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 11° Nov Max: 29° Average: 20° Min: 12° Dec Max: 31° Average: 22° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Rietbron vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Januar, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. Juli is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 19mm Feb Precipitation: 20mm Mar Precipitation: 20mm Apr Precipitation: 17mm May Precipitation: 12mm Jun Precipitation: 15mm Jul Precipitation: 10mm Aug Precipitation: 7mm Sep Precipitation: 16mm Oct Precipitation: 11mm Nov Precipitation: 10mm Dec Precipitation: 24mm
Precipitation

Rietbron is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 182mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 15mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 24mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 7mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 30km/h Feb Wind Speed: 28km/h Mar Wind Speed: 26km/h Apr Wind Speed: 23km/h May Wind Speed: 22km/h Jun Wind Speed: 24km/h Jul Wind Speed: 24km/h Aug Wind Speed: 25km/h Sep Wind Speed: 26km/h Oct Wind Speed: 27km/h Nov Wind Speed: 29km/h Dec Wind Speed: 30km/h
Wind Speed

Rietbron is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 26km/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 30km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 25km/h in winter, 27km/h in spring, 29km/h in summer, 23km/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 Rietbron, which began on June 21, 2026. Rietbron 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 Januar at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Juli near 4°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 29°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 37mm for the entire season. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 33°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 63mm over the season and a monthly average of 21mm. Winds are strong, averaging 29km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 8 to 30°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 50mm over the season and a monthly average of 17mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 20°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 32mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 25km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 24°
Feb 23°
Mar 22°
Apr 18°
May 15°
Jun 12°
Jul 11°
Aug 13°
Sep 15°
Oct 19°
Nov 20°
Dec 22°

The best time to visit Rietbron is during Januar, Februar, März, April, September, Oktober, November and Dezember, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 17mm per month. By contrast, Juli can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°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 Rietbron 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
33 °C
30 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
32 °C
28 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
30 °C
26 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
25 °C
23 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
May
8 °C
23 °C
22 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Jun
5 °C
19 °C
24 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Jul
4 °C
18 °C
24 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Aug
5 °C
20 °C
25 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
23 °C
26 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
27 °C
27 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
29 °C
29 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
31 °C
30 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
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