Climate Insights for Victoria West

Pixley ka Seme District Municipality, Northern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
Januar
32°C peak
Coldest
Juli
2°C low
Wettest
Januar
38mm rain
Best to Visit
Januar, Februar, März
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Victoria West is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 240mm of precipitation falls per year. Januar is the wettest month, receiving around 38mm of rainfall. Victoria West 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 2°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 32° Average: 24° Min: 16° Feb Max: 31° Average: 23° Min: 15° Mar Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 14° Apr Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 10° May Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 6° Jun Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 3° Jul Max: 16° Average: 9° Min: 2° Aug Max: 19° Average: 11° Min: 3° Sep Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 6° Oct Max: 26° Average: 18° Min: 10° Nov Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 11° Dec Max: 31° Average: 23° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Victoria West vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Januar, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 38mm Feb Precipitation: 28mm Mar Precipitation: 31mm Apr Precipitation: 32mm May Precipitation: 16mm Jun Precipitation: 14mm Jul Precipitation: 8mm Aug Precipitation: 5mm Sep Precipitation: 14mm Oct Precipitation: 15mm Nov Precipitation: 13mm Dec Precipitation: 26mm
Precipitation

Victoria West is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 240mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 20mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 38mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 5mm. That's 33mm 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 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 28km/h Feb Wind Speed: 28km/h Mar Wind Speed: 26km/h Apr Wind Speed: 24km/h May Wind Speed: 24km/h Jun Wind Speed: 26km/h Jul Wind Speed: 27km/h Aug Wind Speed: 27km/h Sep Wind Speed: 28km/h Oct Wind Speed: 28km/h Nov Wind Speed: 29km/h Dec Wind Speed: 30km/h
Wind Speed

Victoria West is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 27km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 30km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 24km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/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 Victoria West, which began on June 21, 2026. Victoria West 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 32°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 28°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 42mm for the entire season. Winds are strong, averaging 29km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 32°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 92mm over the season and a monthly average of 31mm. Winds are strong, averaging 29km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 79mm over the season and a monthly average of 26mm. Winds are moderate at around 25km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 19°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 27mm for the entire season. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 24°
Feb 23°
Mar 21°
Apr 16°
May 13°
Jun 10°
Jul
Aug 11°
Sep 14°
Oct 18°
Nov 20°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit Victoria West 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 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 26mm per month. By contrast, Juli can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Victoria West 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
16 °C
32 °C
28 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
31 °C
28 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
14 °C
29 °C
26 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
Apr
10 °C
24 °C
24 km/h
32 mm
0 cm
May
6 °C
21 °C
24 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Jun
3 °C
16 °C
26 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Jul
2 °C
16 °C
27 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Aug
3 °C
19 °C
27 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Sep
6 °C
22 °C
28 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
26 °C
28 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
28 °C
29 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
31 °C
30 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
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