Climate Insights for Touwsrivier

The climate in Touwsrivier is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 218mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 29mm of rainfall. Touwsrivier 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 4°C.

Temperatures in Touwsrivier vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Touwsrivier is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 218mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 18mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 29mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 7mm. That's 22mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Touwsrivier 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 January, averaging 3km/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 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Touwsrivier, which began on March 20, 2026. Touwsrivier 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 4°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 2 days from now.

The best time to visit Touwsrivier 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 16mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Touwsrivier 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.