Climate Insights for De Rust

Eden District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

Hottest
February
30°C peak
Coldest
July
5°C low
Wettest
September
38mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in De Rust is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 304mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 38mm of rainfall. De Rust 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, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, 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: 22° Min: 16° Feb Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 16° Mar Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 14° Apr Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 11° May Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 9° Jun Max: 19° Average: 12° Min: 6° Jul Max: 19° Average: 12° Min: 5° Aug Max: 19° Average: 12° Min: 5° Sep Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 8° Oct Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 10° Nov Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 12° Dec Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in De Rust vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, 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: 35mm Feb Precipitation: 25mm Mar Precipitation: 29mm Apr Precipitation: 22mm May Precipitation: 17mm Jun Precipitation: 20mm Jul Precipitation: 22mm Aug Precipitation: 24mm Sep Precipitation: 38mm Oct Precipitation: 21mm Nov Precipitation: 33mm Dec Precipitation: 17mm
Precipitation

De Rust is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 304mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 38mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 17mm. That's 21mm less than September, the wettest month. 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

De Rust is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2km/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.

Seasons

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

3 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in De Rust, which began on March 20, 2026. De Rust 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 5°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 26°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 92mm over the season and a monthly average of 31mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/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 77mm over the season and a monthly average of 26mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/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 68mm over the season and a monthly average of 23mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/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 66mm over the season and a monthly average of 22mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 22°
Feb 23°
Mar 20°
Apr 18°
May 15°
Jun 12°
Jul 12°
Aug 12°
Sep 15°
Oct 17°
Nov 19°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit De Rust is during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 25mm per month. By contrast, July 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 De Rust 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
3 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
Mar
14 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
May
9 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
6 °C
19 °C
3 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Jul
5 °C
19 °C
2 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
Aug
5 °C
19 °C
2 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
21 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
26 °C
3 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
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