Climate Insights for Kokstad

The climate in Kokstad is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1075mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 187mm of rainfall. Kokstad 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, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between July and July.

Temperatures in Kokstad vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Kokstad is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1075mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 90mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 187mm of rainfall. February and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 24mm. That's 163mm 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 July and July, totalling around 5cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.

Kokstad 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 October, averaging 2km/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 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Kokstad, which began on June 21, 2026. Kokstad 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 25°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 Kokstad is during April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 83mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kokstad 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.