Climate Insights for Wolseley

Cape Winelands District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

Hottest
Januar
30°C peak
Coldest
Juli
5°C low
Wettest
Juni
150mm rain
Best to Visit
Januar, Februar, März
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Wolseley is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 645mm of precipitation falls per year. Juni is the wettest month, receiving around 150mm of rainfall. Wolseley 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 5°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 16° Feb Max: 30° Average: 22° Min: 15° Mar Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 14° Apr Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 11° May Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 8° Jun Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 6° Jul Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 5° Aug Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 5° Sep Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 7° Oct Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 10° Nov Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 11° Dec Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Wolseley vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Januar, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. Juli is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°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: 15mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 52mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 150mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 129mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 88mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 52mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Wolseley is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 645mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 54mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 150mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 10mm. That's 140mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed

Wolseley is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10km/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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 12km/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 Wolseley, which began on June 21, 2026. Wolseley 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Juli near 5°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 2 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 7 to 25°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 110mm over the season and a monthly average of 37mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 30°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 51mm over the season and a monthly average of 17mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 8 to 27°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 118mm over the season and a monthly average of 39mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 5 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 366mm across the season with a monthly average of 122mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 23°
Feb 22°
Mar 20°
Apr 17°
May 14°
Jun 11°
Jul 10°
Aug 11°
Sep 13°
Oct 17°
Nov 18°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit Wolseley 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 25mm per month. By contrast, Juli can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°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 Wolseley 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
30 °C
14 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
30 °C
14 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
14 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
24 °C
12 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
May
8 °C
21 °C
10 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
Jun
6 °C
17 °C
11 km/h
150 mm
0 cm
Jul
5 °C
16 °C
11 km/h
129 mm
1 cm
Aug
5 °C
16 °C
11 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
Sep
7 °C
19 °C
12 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
23 °C
13 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
25 °C
14 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
28 °C
14 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
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