Climate Insights for Albertina

Eden District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

Hottest
January
24°C peak
Coldest
August
11°C low
Wettest
January
55mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Albertina is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 399mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 55mm of rainfall. Albertina 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 24° Average: 21° Min: 19° Feb Max: 24° Average: 21° Min: 19° Mar Max: 22° Average: 20° Min: 18° Apr Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 16° May Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 14° Jun Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 12° Jul Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 11° Aug Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 11° Sep Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 13° Oct Max: 20° Average: 17° Min: 14° Nov Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 16° Dec Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 18°
Max
Average
Min

Albertina sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 24°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 21°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 55mm Feb Precipitation: 30mm Mar Precipitation: 35mm Apr Precipitation: 21mm May Precipitation: 19mm Jun Precipitation: 29mm Jul Precipitation: 40mm Aug Precipitation: 43mm Sep Precipitation: 50mm Oct Precipitation: 27mm Nov Precipitation: 33mm Dec Precipitation: 17mm
Precipitation

Albertina is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 399mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 33mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 55mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 17mm. That's 37mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Albertina is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

4 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Albertina, which began on March 20, 2026. Albertina 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 January at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 11°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 4 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 13 to 21°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 110mm over the season and a monthly average of 37mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 24°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 102mm over the season and a monthly average of 34mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 75mm over the season and a monthly average of 25mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 11 to 18°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 112mm over the season and a monthly average of 37mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 21°
Feb 21°
Mar 20°
Apr 18°
May 16°
Jun 15°
Jul 14°
Aug 14°
Sep 15°
Oct 17°
Nov 18°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Albertina is during January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 32mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 11°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Albertina 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
19 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
55 mm
0 cm
Feb
19 °C
24 °C
5 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
Mar
18 °C
22 °C
5 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
21 °C
5 km/h
21 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
20 °C
4 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
12 °C
18 °C
4 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
18 °C
5 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
17 °C
5 km/h
43 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
19 °C
5 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
20 °C
5 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
21 °C
5 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Dec
18 °C
23 °C
5 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
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