Climate Insights for Rawsonville

Cape Winelands District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

Hottest
February
29°C peak
Coldest
August
6°C low
Wettest
June
92mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Rawsonville is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 552mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 92mm of rainfall. Rawsonville 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 August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 15° Feb Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 15° Mar Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 14° Apr Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 11° May Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 9° Jun Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 6° Jul Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 6° Aug Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 6° Sep Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 8° Oct Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 10° Nov Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 11° Dec Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 13°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Rawsonville vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 3°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: 39mm Feb Precipitation: 19mm Mar Precipitation: 33mm Apr Precipitation: 33mm May Precipitation: 38mm Jun Precipitation: 92mm Jul Precipitation: 84mm Aug Precipitation: 63mm Sep Precipitation: 51mm Oct Precipitation: 39mm Nov Precipitation: 38mm Dec Precipitation: 21mm
Precipitation

Rawsonville is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 552mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 46mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 92mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 19mm. That's 73mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) 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: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Rawsonville 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 January, averaging 3km/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 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 Rawsonville, which began on March 20, 2026. Rawsonville 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 6°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 2 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 24°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 127mm over the season and a monthly average of 42mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 80mm over the season and a monthly average of 27mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 26°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 105mm over the season and a monthly average of 35mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 6 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 240mm for the season, averaging 80mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/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 22°
Mar 19°
Apr 17°
May 15°
Jun 11°
Jul 11°
Aug 11°
Sep 13°
Oct 16°
Nov 18°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Rawsonville is during January, February, March, April, 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 32mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°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 Rawsonville 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
15 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
39 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Mar
14 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
24 °C
2 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
May
9 °C
21 °C
2 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
6 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Jul
6 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Aug
6 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
19 °C
2 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
39 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
24 °C
3 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
Dec
13 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
21 mm
0 cm
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