Climate Insights for Merweville

Central Karoo District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

Hottest
February
33°C peak
Coldest
July
4°C low
Wettest
January
23mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Merweville is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 134mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 23mm of rainfall. Merweville 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 4°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 33° Average: 24° Min: 17° Feb Max: 33° Average: 25° Min: 17° Mar Max: 30° Average: 22° Min: 15° Apr Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 12° May Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 8° Jun Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 5° Jul Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 4° Aug Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 5° Sep Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 8° Oct Max: 28° Average: 19° Min: 11° Nov Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 12° Dec Max: 33° Average: 23° Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Merweville vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 12°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 23mm Feb Precipitation: 10mm Mar Precipitation: 16mm Apr Precipitation: 17mm May Precipitation: 9mm Jun Precipitation: 5mm Jul Precipitation: 9mm Aug Precipitation: 8mm Sep Precipitation: 11mm Oct Precipitation: 11mm Nov Precipitation: 10mm Dec Precipitation: 5mm
Precipitation

Merweville is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 134mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 23mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 5mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Merweville 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 December, 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. 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 Merweville, which began on March 20, 2026. Merweville 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 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 4°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 29°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 32mm for the entire season. 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 15 to 33°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 38mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 8 to 30°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 42mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 20°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 22mm for the entire season. 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 24°
Feb 25°
Mar 22°
Apr 19°
May 16°
Jun 12°
Jul 12°
Aug 12°
Sep 16°
Oct 19°
Nov 21°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit Merweville is during January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 12mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°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 Merweville 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
17 °C
33 °C
4 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
33 °C
4 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Mar
15 °C
30 °C
3 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Apr
12 °C
26 °C
3 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
May
8 °C
23 °C
3 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
5 °C
20 °C
4 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Jul
4 °C
20 °C
4 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Aug
5 °C
20 °C
3 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
24 °C
3 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
33 °C
4 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
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