St James Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in St James is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in St James remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in February to a moderate 17°C in the coolest month, August.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 12°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, St James has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 628 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in St James shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in June, with an average of 115 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 18 mm of rainfall over 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our St James 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
For those who appreciate different seasons, St James serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 5.8 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 14°C in August to 20°C in February.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in St James.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 81%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. 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 May and June to 6 m/s in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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7 m/s
10 m/s
7 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit St James in South Africa
During the months of January, February, March and December 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 January, February and March are very dry.
February has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 115 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 18 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 338 hours of sunshine.
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