Climate Insights for Koffiefontein

The climate in Koffiefontein is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 348mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 90mm of rainfall. Koffiefontein 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, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.

Temperatures in Koffiefontein vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 10°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Koffiefontein is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 348mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 90mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 4mm. That's 86mm 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.

Koffiefontein is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Koffiefontein, which began on June 21, 2026. Koffiefontein 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 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 3°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Koffiefontein is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 29mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Koffiefontein 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.