Climate Insights for Touwsrivier

The climate in Touwsrivier is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 263mm of precipitation falls per year. Juni is the wettest month, receiving around 53mm of rainfall. Touwsrivier 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, Dezember. The coldest months are Juli, August, Juni, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Temperatures in Touwsrivier vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Januar, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. Juli is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Touwsrivier is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 263mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 53mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 7mm. That's 46mm 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.

Touwsrivier 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 January, averaging 18km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Touwsrivier, which began on June 21, 2026. Touwsrivier 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Juli near 4°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 2 days from now.

The best time to visit Touwsrivier is during Januar, Februar, März, April, Oktober, November and Dezember, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 14mm per month. By contrast, Juli can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Touwsrivier 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.