Climate Insights for Ysterplaat

The climate in Ysterplaat is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 420mm of precipitation falls per year. Juni is the wettest month, receiving around 92mm of rainfall. Ysterplaat 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 8°C.

Ysterplaat sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 27°C. The warmest month is Januar, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. Juli is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Ysterplaat is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 420mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 35mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 92mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 6mm. That's 86mm 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.

Ysterplaat is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/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 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 20km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 26km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Ysterplaat, which began on June 21, 2026. Ysterplaat 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 8°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 2 days from now.

The best time to visit Ysterplaat is during Januar, Februar, März, April, Mai, Oktober, November and Dezember, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 18mm per month. By contrast, Juli can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 8°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ysterplaat 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.