Climate Insights for Ilitha

Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
February
27°C peak
Coldest
July
10°C low
Wettest
February
87mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ilitha is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 611mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 87mm of rainfall. Ilitha 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 July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 18° Feb Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 18° Mar Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 17° Apr Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° May Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13° Jun Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 11° Jul Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 10° Aug Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 10° Sep Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 12° Oct Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13° Nov Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Dec Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 17°
Max
Average
Min

Ilitha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 27°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 68mm Feb Precipitation: 87mm Mar Precipitation: 81mm Apr Precipitation: 59mm May Precipitation: 29mm Jun Precipitation: 10mm Jul Precipitation: 22mm Aug Precipitation: 28mm Sep Precipitation: 53mm Oct Precipitation: 52mm Nov Precipitation: 66mm Dec Precipitation: 57mm
Precipitation

Ilitha is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 611mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 87mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 10mm. That's 77mm less than February, 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.

Wind

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

Ilitha 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 November, averaging 5km/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. 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 Ilitha, which began on March 20, 2026. Ilitha 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 10°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 171mm for the season, averaging 57mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 211mm for the season, averaging 70mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 13 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 169mm for the season, averaging 56mm per month. 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 10 to 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 60mm over the season and a monthly average of 20mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/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 22°
Mar 21°
Apr 19°
May 18°
Jun 16°
Jul 16°
Aug 15°
Sep 17°
Oct 18°
Nov 19°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit Ilitha is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, 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 51mm per month. 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 Ilitha 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
18 °C
27 °C
5 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Feb
18 °C
27 °C
4 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Mar
17 °C
26 °C
4 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
24 °C
4 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
May
13 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
11 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Jul
10 °C
22 °C
4 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
21 °C
4 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
22 °C
4 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
24 °C
5 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
Dec
17 °C
25 °C
4 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
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