Beaufort Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Beaufort is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to pleasant in the cooler months.
It maintains fairly dry conditions year-round.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Beaufort, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in January, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 19°C during cooler months like July.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 4°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Beaufort tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 361 mm of rain per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, March receives moderate rainfall, averaging 51 mm of precipitation, recorded across 6 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, June brings less rainfall, with 14 mm over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Beaufort Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
While the amount of sunshine in Beaufort varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 11.6 hours of daily sun in December, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 7.9 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Beaufort.
The city experiences its highest humidity in March, reaching 54%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 46%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s in January, February, March, April, May, June and December to 4 m/s in July, August, September, October and November.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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7 m/s
5 m/s
4 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Beaufort in South Africa
During the months of April, May, August, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
January has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
March tops the wettest month list with 51 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 14 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 347 hours of sunshine.
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