Climate Insights for Saldanha /Vredenburg Airport

West Coast District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

Hottest
January
21°C peak
Coldest
July
11°C low
Wettest
June
58mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Saldanha /Vredenburg Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 245mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 58mm of rainfall. Saldanha /Vredenburg Airport 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 11°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 21° Average: 19° Min: 17° Feb Max: 21° Average: 19° Min: 17° Mar Max: 20° Average: 18° Min: 16° Apr Max: 18° Average: 16° Min: 14° May Max: 17° Average: 15° Min: 13° Jun Max: 16° Average: 14° Min: 12° Jul Max: 16° Average: 14° Min: 11° Aug Max: 16° Average: 14° Min: 12° Sep Max: 17° Average: 15° Min: 13° Oct Max: 18° Average: 16° Min: 14° Nov Max: 19° Average: 17° Min: 15° Dec Max: 20° Average: 18° Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min

Saldanha /Vredenburg Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 5mm Feb Precipitation: 4mm Mar Precipitation: 14mm Apr Precipitation: 13mm May Precipitation: 21mm Jun Precipitation: 58mm Jul Precipitation: 50mm Aug Precipitation: 31mm Sep Precipitation: 19mm Oct Precipitation: 8mm Nov Precipitation: 11mm Dec Precipitation: 12mm
Precipitation

Saldanha /Vredenburg Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 245mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 20mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 58mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 4mm. That's 54mm 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 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 32km/h Feb Wind Speed: 31km/h Mar Wind Speed: 29km/h Apr Wind Speed: 26km/h May Wind Speed: 23km/h Jun Wind Speed: 26km/h Jul Wind Speed: 26km/h Aug Wind Speed: 26km/h Sep Wind Speed: 28km/h Oct Wind Speed: 30km/h Nov Wind Speed: 31km/h Dec Wind Speed: 31km/h
Wind Speed

Saldanha /Vredenburg Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 28km/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 32km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 26km/h in winter, 30km/h in spring, 31km/h in summer, 26km/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 Saldanha /Vredenburg Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Saldanha /Vredenburg Airport 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 13 to 19°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 38mm for the entire season. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 21°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 21mm for the entire season. Winds are strong, averaging 31km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 13 to 20°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 48mm over the season and a monthly average of 16mm. Winds are strong, averaging 26km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 11 to 16°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 138mm over the season and a monthly average of 46mm. Winds are strong, averaging 26km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 19°
Feb 19°
Mar 18°
Apr 16°
May 15°
Jun 14°
Jul 14°
Aug 14°
Sep 15°
Oct 16°
Nov 17°
Dec 18°

The best time to visit Saldanha /Vredenburg Airport 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 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 10mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 11°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 Saldanha /Vredenburg Airport 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
17 °C
21 °C
32 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
21 °C
31 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
16 °C
20 °C
29 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Apr
14 °C
18 °C
26 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
May
13 °C
17 °C
23 km/h
21 mm
0 cm
Jun
12 °C
16 °C
26 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
16 °C
26 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
16 °C
26 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
17 °C
28 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
18 °C
30 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
19 °C
31 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
20 °C
31 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
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