Climate Insights for Zoar

Eden District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

Hottest
Januar
31°C peak
Coldest
Juli
5°C low
Wettest
Juni
27mm rain
Best to Visit
Januar, Februar, März
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Zoar is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 241mm of precipitation falls per year. Juni is the wettest month, receiving around 27mm of rainfall. Zoar 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° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 31° Average: 23° Min: 16° Feb Max: 30° Average: 22° Min: 16° Mar Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 15° Apr Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 12° May Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 9° Jun Max: 19° Average: 12° Min: 7° Jul Max: 18° Average: 11° Min: 5° Aug Max: 19° Average: 12° Min: 6° Sep Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 8° Oct Max: 26° Average: 18° Min: 11° Nov Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 12° Dec Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Zoar vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Januar, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. Juli is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 17mm Feb Precipitation: 15mm Mar Precipitation: 25mm Apr Precipitation: 22mm May Precipitation: 16mm Jun Precipitation: 27mm Jul Precipitation: 18mm Aug Precipitation: 16mm Sep Precipitation: 26mm Oct Precipitation: 19mm Nov Precipitation: 20mm Dec Precipitation: 20mm
Precipitation

Zoar is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 241mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 20mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 27mm of rainfall. September and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 15mm. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

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: 20km/h Feb Wind Speed: 19km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 15km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 15km/h Sep Wind Speed: 16km/h Oct Wind Speed: 18km/h Nov Wind Speed: 19km/h Dec Wind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed

Zoar 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 December, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 15km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 15km/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 Zoar, which began on June 21, 2026. Zoar 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 31°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 8 to 27°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 65mm over the season and a monthly average of 22mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 31°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 52mm over the season and a monthly average of 17mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 28°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 64mm over the season and a monthly average of 21mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 5 to 19°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 60mm over the season and a monthly average of 20mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/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 21°
Apr 18°
May 15°
Jun 12°
Jul 11°
Aug 12°
Sep 15°
Oct 18°
Nov 19°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit Zoar 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 19mm 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 Zoar 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
31 °C
20 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
30 °C
19 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
28 °C
17 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
Apr
12 °C
25 °C
14 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
May
9 °C
22 °C
13 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Jun
7 °C
19 °C
15 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Jul
5 °C
18 °C
15 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Aug
6 °C
19 °C
15 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
22 °C
16 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
26 °C
18 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
27 °C
19 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
29 °C
20 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
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