Climate Insights for Katete

The climate in Katete is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 983mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 251mm of rainfall. Katete 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: October, November, September. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Katete sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 33°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Katete is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 983mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 82mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 251mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0mm. That's 251mm less than December, 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.

Katete 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 July, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 2km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 4km/h in winter, 4km/h in spring, 2km/h in summer, 4km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Katete, which began on June 21, 2026. Katete 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 October at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 14°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 91 days from now.

The best time to visit Katete is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 6mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Katete 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.