Climate Insights for Nieu-Bethesda

Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
January
29°C peak
Coldest
July
1°C low
Wettest
February
80mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Nieu-Bethesda is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 363mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 80mm of rainfall. Nieu-Bethesda 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: January, December, February. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between July and September.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 13° Feb Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 14° Mar Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 12° Apr Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 8° May Max: 19° Average: 12° Min: 5° Jun Max: 16° Average: 9° Min: 2° Jul Max: 16° Average: 8° Min: 1° Aug Max: 17° Average: 9° Min: 1° Sep Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 5° Oct Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 7° Nov Max: 26° Average: 18° Min: 9° Dec Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 12°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Nieu-Bethesda vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 3mm Aug Precipitation: 9mm Snow: 2mm Sep Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 2mm Oct Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Nieu-Bethesda is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 363mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 30mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 80mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 3mm. That's 76mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between July and September, totalling around 8cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.

Wind

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

Nieu-Bethesda 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 June, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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

2 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Nieu-Bethesda, which began on March 20, 2026. Nieu-Bethesda 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 January at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 1°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 2 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 5 to 26°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 59mm over the season and a monthly average of 20mm. 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 12 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 183mm for the season, averaging 61mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 26°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 100mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. 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 1 to 17°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 22mm for the entire season. Expect around 5cm of snow accumulation during this period. 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 21°
Feb 20°
Mar 19°
Apr 15°
May 12°
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep 13°
Oct 16°
Nov 18°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit Nieu-Bethesda is during January, February, March, 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 44mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 1°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 Nieu-Bethesda 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
13 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
Mar
12 °C
26 °C
3 km/h
42 mm
0 cm
Apr
8 °C
22 °C
3 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
May
5 °C
19 °C
3 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
2 °C
16 °C
4 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Jul
1 °C
16 °C
4 km/h
10 mm
3 cm
Aug
1 °C
17 °C
4 km/h
9 mm
2 cm
Sep
5 °C
21 °C
4 km/h
18 mm
2 cm
Oct
7 °C
24 °C
4 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Nov
9 °C
26 °C
4 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Dec
12 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
37 mm
0 cm
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