Climate Insights for Alexander Bay Airport

The climate in Alexander Bay Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 46mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 7mm of rainfall. Alexander Bay Airport 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Alexander Bay Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 25°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Alexander Bay Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 46mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 7mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Alexander Bay Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Alexander Bay Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Alexander Bay Airport 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 February at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 10°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 4 days from now.

The best time to visit Alexander Bay Airport is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, 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 4mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 10°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alexander Bay Airport 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.