Climate Insights for Williston

Namakwa District Municipality, Northern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
Januar
33°C peak
Coldest
Juli
2°C low
Wettest
März
22mm rain
Best to Visit
Februar, März, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Williston is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 142mm of precipitation falls per year. März is the wettest month, receiving around 22mm of rainfall. Williston 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: 33° Average: 26° Min: 17° Feb Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 16° Mar Max: 30° Average: 22° Min: 14° Apr Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 10° May Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 7° Jun Max: 17° Average: 10° Min: 4° Jul Max: 17° Average: 9° Min: 2° Aug Max: 19° Average: 11° Min: 4° Sep Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 6° Oct Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 10° Nov Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 12° Dec Max: 31° Average: 24° Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Williston vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Januar, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. Juli is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 9°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, 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: 16mm Feb Precipitation: 11mm Mar Precipitation: 22mm Apr Precipitation: 18mm May Precipitation: 13mm Jun Precipitation: 14mm Jul Precipitation: 7mm Aug Precipitation: 4mm Sep Precipitation: 6mm Oct Precipitation: 8mm Nov Precipitation: 7mm Dec Precipitation: 16mm
Precipitation

Williston is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 142mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 22mm of rainfall. April and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 4mm. 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: 29km/h Feb Wind Speed: 28km/h Mar Wind Speed: 26km/h Apr Wind Speed: 25km/h May Wind Speed: 24km/h Jun Wind Speed: 26km/h Jul Wind Speed: 26km/h Aug Wind Speed: 26km/h Sep Wind Speed: 27km/h Oct Wind Speed: 28km/h Nov Wind Speed: 29km/h Dec Wind Speed: 29km/h
Wind Speed

Williston 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 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 26km/h in winter, 28km/h in spring, 29km/h in summer, 25km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

2 days until Autumn

It is currently winter in Williston, which began on June 21, 2026. Williston 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 33°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 29°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 21mm for the entire season. Winds are strong, averaging 28km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 33°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 43mm for the entire season. Winds are strong, averaging 29km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 30°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 53mm over the season and a monthly average of 18mm. 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 25mm for the entire season. Winds are strong, averaging 26km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 26°
Feb 25°
Mar 22°
Apr 18°
May 14°
Jun 10°
Jul
Aug 11°
Sep 15°
Oct 19°
Nov 21°
Dec 24°

The best time to visit Williston is during 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 14mm per month. By contrast, Januar can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while Juli is the coldest period with lows 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 Williston 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
17 °C
33 °C
29 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
32 °C
28 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
14 °C
30 °C
26 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
Apr
10 °C
25 °C
25 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
May
7 °C
22 °C
24 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Jun
4 °C
17 °C
26 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Jul
2 °C
17 °C
26 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Aug
4 °C
19 °C
26 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Sep
6 °C
23 °C
27 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
27 °C
28 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
29 °C
29 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
31 °C
29 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
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