Climate Insights for Estcourt

uThukela District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hottest
December
27°C peak
Coldest
July
2°C low
Wettest
January
232mm rain
Best to Visit
April, September, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Estcourt is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1015mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 232mm of rainfall. Estcourt 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: December, February, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between June and October.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° Feb Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° Mar Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 14° Apr Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 11° May Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 6° Jun Max: 18° Average: 10° Min: 4° Jul Max: 16° Average: 9° Min: 2° Aug Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 4° Sep Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 9° Oct Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 10° Nov Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Dec Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Estcourt vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 232mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 131mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 9mm Aug Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 2mm Nov Precipitation: 151mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Estcourt is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1015mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 85mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 232mm of rainfall. November and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 11mm. That's 222mm less than January, 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. Light snowfall can occur between June and October, totalling around 12cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 9cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Estcourt 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 September, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

52 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Estcourt, which began on June 21, 2026. Estcourt 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 December at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 2°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 261mm for the season, averaging 87mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 480mm across the season with a monthly average of 160mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 170mm for the season, averaging 57mm per month. 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 2 to 20°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 104mm over the season and a monthly average of 35mm. Expect around 10cm of snow accumulation during this period. 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 21°
Feb 21°
Mar 20°
Apr 17°
May 12°
Jun 10°
Jul
Aug 12°
Sep 15°
Oct 16°
Nov 18°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit Estcourt is during April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 48mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°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 Estcourt 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
27 °C
2 km/h
232 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
131 mm
0 cm
Mar
14 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
May
6 °C
20 °C
1 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Jun
4 °C
18 °C
2 km/h
11 mm
1 cm
Jul
2 °C
16 °C
2 km/h
61 mm
9 cm
Aug Current
4 °C
20 °C
2 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
24 °C
2 km/h
72 mm
2 cm
Nov
13 °C
24 °C
2 km/h
151 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
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