Climate Insights for Tarkastad

Chris Hani District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
Januar
28°C peak
Coldest
Juli
2°C low
Wettest
Januar
79mm rain
Best to Visit
Januar, Februar, März
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Tarkastad is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 502mm of precipitation falls per year. Januar is the wettest month, receiving around 79mm of rainfall. Tarkastad 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, Dezember, Februar. The coldest months are Juli, August, Juni, when temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 14° Feb Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 13° Mar Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 12° Apr Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 8° May Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 6° Jun Max: 17° Average: 9° Min: 3° Jul Max: 16° Average: 9° Min: 2° Aug Max: 18° Average: 10° Min: 3° Sep Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 6° Oct Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 8° Nov Max: 26° Average: 18° Min: 10° Dec Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 12°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Tarkastad vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Januar, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. Juli is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 9°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 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 52mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 2mm Aug Precipitation: 12mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 29mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Tarkastad is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 502mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 79mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 12mm. That's 67mm 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 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 19km/h Feb Wind Speed: 19km/h Mar Wind Speed: 19km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 18km/h Jun Wind Speed: 21km/h Jul Wind Speed: 21km/h Aug Wind Speed: 21km/h Sep Wind Speed: 22km/h Oct Wind Speed: 21km/h Nov Wind Speed: 22km/h Dec Wind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed

Tarkastad is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 18km/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

2 days until Autumn

It is currently winter in Tarkastad, which began on June 21, 2026. Tarkastad 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Juli near 2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 2 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 6 to 26°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 101mm over the season and a monthly average of 34mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 209mm for the season, averaging 70mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 26°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 143mm over the season and a monthly average of 48mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 18°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 49mm over the season and a monthly average of 16mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 21°
Feb 20°
Mar 19°
Apr 15°
May 12°
Jun
Jul
Aug 10°
Sep 14°
Oct 16°
Nov 18°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Tarkastad is during Januar, Februar, März, Oktober, November and Dezember, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 57mm per month. By contrast, Juli can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tarkastad 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
14 °C
28 °C
19 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Feb
13 °C
27 °C
19 km/h
77 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
12 °C
26 °C
19 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
Apr
8 °C
22 °C
18 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
May
6 °C
20 °C
18 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Jun
3 °C
17 °C
21 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Jul
2 °C
16 °C
21 km/h
20 mm
2 cm
Aug
3 °C
18 °C
21 km/h
12 mm
1 cm
Sep
6 °C
22 °C
22 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Oct
8 °C
24 °C
21 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Nov
10 °C
26 °C
22 km/h
39 mm
0 cm
Dec
12 °C
28 °C
22 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
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