Climate Insights for Seymour

Amathole District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
January
25°C peak
Coldest
July
3°C low
Wettest
January
138mm rain
Best to Visit
November, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Seymour is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 888mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 138mm of rainfall. Seymour 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 13° Feb Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Mar Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 12° Apr Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 9° May Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 7° Jun Max: 17° Average: 10° Min: 4° Jul Max: 17° Average: 10° Min: 3° Aug Max: 18° Average: 11° Min: 4° Sep Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 6° Oct Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 8° Nov Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 9° Dec Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 12°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Seymour vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 10°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: 138mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 2mm Aug Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 76mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Seymour is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 888mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 74mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 138mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 23mm. That's 114mm 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 20km/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: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 17km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 16km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 17km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Seymour is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 13km/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.

Seasons

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

3 days until Autumn

It is currently winter in Seymour, which began on June 21, 2026. Seymour 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 25°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 6 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 224mm for the season, averaging 75mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 353mm across the season with a monthly average of 118mm. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 233mm for the season, averaging 78mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 18°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 78mm over the season and a monthly average of 26mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/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 18°
Mar 17°
Apr 14°
May 13°
Jun 10°
Jul 10°
Aug 11°
Sep 13°
Oct 15°
Nov 16°
Dec 18°

The best time to visit Seymour is during November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 91mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 25°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°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 Seymour 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
13 °C
25 °C
15 km/h
138 mm
0 cm
Feb
13 °C
24 °C
14 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
12 °C
24 °C
14 km/h
109 mm
0 cm
Apr
9 °C
21 °C
13 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
May
7 °C
20 °C
13 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Jun
4 °C
17 °C
16 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Jul
3 °C
17 °C
17 km/h
30 mm
2 cm
Aug
4 °C
18 °C
17 km/h
25 mm
1 cm
Sep
6 °C
20 °C
16 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Oct
8 °C
22 °C
16 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
Nov
9 °C
22 °C
17 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Dec
12 °C
25 °C
16 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
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