Climate Insights for Sakrivier

Namakwa District Municipality, Northern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
January
35°C peak
Coldest
July
3°C low
Wettest
March
17mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Sakrivier is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 104mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 17mm of rainfall. Sakrivier 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 3°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 35° Average: 27° Min: 18° Feb Max: 34° Average: 26° Min: 18° Mar Max: 31° Average: 23° Min: 15° Apr Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 12° May Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 8° Jun Max: 19° Average: 12° Min: 5° Jul Max: 19° Average: 11° Min: 3° Aug Max: 21° Average: 12° Min: 5° Sep Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 7° Oct Max: 29° Average: 20° Min: 11° Nov Max: 30° Average: 22° Min: 13° Dec Max: 33° Average: 25° Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Sakrivier vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 11°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 14mm Feb Precipitation: 14mm Mar Precipitation: 17mm Apr Precipitation: 7mm May Precipitation: 7mm Jun Precipitation: 11mm Jul Precipitation: 6mm Aug Precipitation: 2mm Sep Precipitation: 3mm Oct Precipitation: 8mm Nov Precipitation: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 11mm
Precipitation

Sakrivier is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 104mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 17mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2mm. 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 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 30km/h Feb Wind Speed: 29km/h Mar Wind Speed: 26km/h Apr Wind Speed: 24km/h May Wind Speed: 23km/h Jun Wind Speed: 25km/h Jul Wind Speed: 25km/h Aug Wind Speed: 25km/h Sep Wind Speed: 26km/h Oct Wind Speed: 28km/h Nov Wind Speed: 30km/h Dec Wind Speed: 31km/h
Wind Speed

Sakrivier is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 27km/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 31km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 23km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 8km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 25km/h in winter, 28km/h in spring, 30km/h in summer, 24km/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 Sakrivier, which began on June 21, 2026. Sakrivier 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 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 7 to 30°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 14mm for the entire season. Winds are strong, averaging 28km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 35°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 39mm for the entire season. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 8 to 31°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 31mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 21°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 20mm for the entire season. Winds are strong, averaging 25km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 27°
Feb 26°
Mar 23°
Apr 19°
May 16°
Jun 12°
Jul 11°
Aug 12°
Sep 16°
Oct 20°
Nov 22°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Sakrivier is during March, April, May, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 8mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°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 Sakrivier 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
35 °C
30 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Feb
18 °C
34 °C
29 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
31 °C
26 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Apr
12 °C
27 °C
24 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
May
8 °C
24 °C
23 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Jun
5 °C
19 °C
25 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Jul
3 °C
19 °C
25 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Aug
5 °C
21 °C
25 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Sep
7 °C
24 °C
26 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
29 °C
28 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Nov
13 °C
30 °C
30 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
33 °C
31 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
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