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Wilderness Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Wilderness has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Wilderness temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in February to a pleasant 18°C in July.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 10°C in July. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Wilderness receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 657 mm. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, November, sees around 74 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, June, still receives a respectable 44 mm of rainfall.

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

The sunniest days in Wilderness occur in December, with around 7.9 hours of daily sunshine. Even in June, the least sunny month, Wilderness doesn't shy away from the sun, still enjoying a comfortable 6.6 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine
Data from: George, South Africa (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: George, South Africa (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Average humidity

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Wilderness.

The city experiences its highest humidity in March, reaching 83%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year
Data from: George, South Africa (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Forecast for Wilderness

Wed   Jan 15
19°C | 13°C
W 7 m/s
4.3 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

hourly forecast
Thu   Jan 16
22°C | 11°C
SE 5 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Fri   Jan 17
26°C | 13°C
SE 4 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
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Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Wilderness in South Africa

During the months of January, February, March, April, May, October, November 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Wilderness?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Wilderness?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Wilderness?
    November tops the wettest month list with 74 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Wilderness?
    June is the driest month with 44 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Wilderness?
    December is the sunniest month with an average of 237 hours of sunshine.

    • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

     

     


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