Climate Insights for Tsomo

Chris Hani District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
Januar
27°C peak
Coldest
Juli
6°C low
Wettest
Januar
109mm rain
Best to Visit
Februar, März, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Tsomo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 765mm of precipitation falls per year. Januar is the wettest month, receiving around 109mm of rainfall. Tsomo 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 6°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 15° Feb Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 15° Mar Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° Apr Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 11° May Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 9° Jun Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 6° Jul Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 6° Aug Max: 22° Average: 13° Min: 7° Sep Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 9° Oct Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 10° Nov Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 12° Dec Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Tsomo vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Januar, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. Juli is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 12°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: 109mm Feb Precipitation: 96mm Mar Precipitation: 87mm Apr Precipitation: 78mm May Precipitation: 26mm Jun Precipitation: 17mm Jul Precipitation: 20mm Aug Precipitation: 20mm Sep Precipitation: 51mm Oct Precipitation: 74mm Nov Precipitation: 86mm Dec Precipitation: 101mm
Precipitation

Tsomo is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 765mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 109mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 17mm. That's 92mm 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: 17km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 18km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 19km/h Oct Wind Speed: 18km/h Nov Wind Speed: 19km/h Dec Wind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed

Tsomo is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/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 Tsomo, which began on June 21, 2026. Tsomo 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Juli near 6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 2 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 211mm for the season, averaging 70mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 305mm across the season with a monthly average of 102mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 191mm for the season, averaging 64mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 6 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 58mm over the season and a monthly average of 19mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/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 20°
Apr 17°
May 15°
Jun 13°
Jul 12°
Aug 13°
Sep 15°
Oct 17°
Nov 18°
Dec 19°

The best time to visit Tsomo is during Februar, März, April, September, Oktober and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 79mm per month. By contrast, Januar can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while Juli is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°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 Tsomo 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
27 °C
17 km/h
109 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
27 °C
16 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
26 °C
16 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
23 °C
15 km/h
78 mm
0 cm
May
9 °C
23 °C
14 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Jun
6 °C
21 °C
17 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Jul
6 °C
20 °C
18 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
22 °C
18 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
23 °C
19 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
24 °C
18 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
24 °C
19 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
26 °C
19 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
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