Climate Insights for Santombe

Alfred Nzo District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
Januar
26°C peak
Coldest
Juli
4°C low
Wettest
Januar
149mm rain
Best to Visit
April, September, Oktober
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Santombe is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 972mm of precipitation falls per year. Januar is the wettest month, receiving around 149mm of rainfall. Santombe 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, März. The coldest months are Juli, Juni, August, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° Feb Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 15° Mar Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Apr Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 11° May Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 8° Jun Max: 20° Average: 11° Min: 5° Jul Max: 20° Average: 11° Min: 4° Aug Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 6° Sep Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 9° Oct Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 10° Nov Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 12° Dec Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Santombe vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Januar, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°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 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°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: 149mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 132mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 36mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 90mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 141mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Santombe is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 972mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 81mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 149mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 17mm. That's 132mm less than January, 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: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 15km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 15km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Santombe is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

3 days until Autumn

It is currently winter in Santombe, which began on June 21, 2026. Santombe 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 26°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 9 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 257mm for the season, averaging 86mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 422mm across the season with a monthly average of 141mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 8 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 233mm for the season, averaging 78mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 21°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 60mm over the season and a monthly average of 20mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 20°
Feb 20°
Mar 19°
Apr 16°
May 14°
Jun 11°
Jul 11°
Aug 13°
Sep 15°
Oct 16°
Nov 17°
Dec 19°

The best time to visit Santombe is during April, September and Oktober, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 78mm per month. By contrast, Januar can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while Juli is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santombe 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
26 °C
14 km/h
149 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
25 °C
13 km/h
132 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
14 °C
25 °C
13 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
22 °C
12 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
May
8 °C
22 °C
12 km/h
36 mm
0 cm
Jun
5 °C
20 °C
13 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Jul
4 °C
20 °C
14 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Aug
6 °C
21 °C
15 km/h
26 mm
1 cm
Sep
9 °C
23 °C
15 km/h
56 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
23 °C
15 km/h
90 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
24 °C
15 km/h
111 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
25 °C
15 km/h
141 mm
0 cm
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