The best times to visit Rooiberg for ideal weather are

March 12th to May 27th

or

July 30th to October 14th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Rooiberg Travel Info

Weather in Rooiberg

Temperature

Average temperatures in Rooiberg vary greatly. Considering humidity, temperatures feel nice between summer and winter. The temperatures feel hot for about half the year, and too cold for part of the year with a very low chance of rain or snow throughout the year. The area is somewhat temperate — in the 44th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Rooiberg, the hottest months are February, December, and then January. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally mid November where highs are regularly around 96°F (35.6°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 67°F (19.4°C) at night.

Rooiberg Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Rooiberg Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Rooiberg Perceived Temperature (F)

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Rooiberg Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Rooiberg Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 91.9 78.2 67.9
Feb 93.5 78.6 67
Mar 90.1 75.2 64
Apr 84.2 67.4 54.8
May 81.2 60.9 44.8
Jun 76.1 55.2 38.2
Jul 75.4 55.1 37.7
Aug 82.4 62.4 44
Sep 90.8 73.1 55.8
Oct 92.6 77.2 63.2
Nov 93.6 78.2 65.8
Dec 92.6 78.3 67.5

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 33.3 25.7 19.9
Feb 34.2 25.9 19.4
Mar 32.3 24 17.8
Apr 29 19.7 12.7
May 27.3 16.1 7.1
Jun 24.5 12.9 3.4
Jul 24.1 12.8 3.2
Aug 28 16.9 6.7
Sep 32.7 22.8 13.2
Oct 33.7 25.1 17.3
Nov 34.2 25.7 18.8
Dec 33.7 25.7 19.7

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Rooiberg are July, August, and then June. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early to mid April. For example, on the week of April 9th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in late October with an average of 1 days of significant precipitation the week of October 22nd.

When can you find snow in Rooiberg? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Rooiberg.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Rooiberg (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 13% 0 2
Feb 7% 0 0.6
Mar 11% 0 1.9
Apr 6% 0 1
May 2% 0 0.6
Jun 1% 0 0.5
Jul 0% 0 0
Aug 0% 0 0
Sep 3% 0 1.7
Oct 11% 0 1.5
Nov 9% 0 1.8
Dec 12% 0 1.7

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 13 0 5.1
Feb 7 0 1.5
Mar 11 0 4.8
Apr 6 0 2.5
May 2 0 1.5
Jun 1 0 1.3
Jul 0 0 0
Aug 0 0 0
Sep 3 0 4.3
Oct 11 0 3.8
Nov 9 0 4.6
Dec 12 0 4.3

 

Humidity and Wind

Rooiberg has some comfortably humid months, and dry months in the opposite season. The least humid month is September (21% relative humidity), and the most humid month is January (51%).

Wind in Rooiberg is usually extremely calm. The windiest month is October, followed by November and September. October’s average wind speed of around 3.5 knots (4 MPH or 6.4 KPH) is considered “light air.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in mid October where average top sustained speeds reach 7.1 knots, which is considered a gentle breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Rooiberg.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 2.6 Barely noticeable 5.4 Light breeze
Feb 2.4 Barely noticeable 5.4 Light breeze
Mar 2.2 Barely noticeable 4.9 Light breeze
Apr 2.1 Barely noticeable 4.7 Light breeze
May 1.8 Barely noticeable 4.4 Light breeze
Jun 2.2 Barely noticeable 5.1 Light breeze
Jul 2.3 Barely noticeable 5.2 Light breeze
Aug 2.8 Barely noticeable 5.7 Light breeze
Sep 3.4 Barely noticeable 6.6 Light breeze
Oct 3.5 Barely noticeable 6.6 Light breeze
Nov 3.4 Barely noticeable 6.8 Light breeze
Dec 2.8 Barely noticeable 5.9 Light breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 51%
Feb 43.6%
Mar 47.7%
Apr 50.2%
May 41.6%
Jun 36.4%
Jul 31.8%
Aug 23.6%
Sep 21%
Oct 27.6%
Nov 35%
Dec 45.8%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Rooiberg?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are travel warnings for South Africa; exercise a high degree of caution. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 30, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Rooiberg, South Africa is September, followed by August and January. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Rooiberg in July. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 66.2 in July means 66.2% of the tourists vs. September.

 

 

Overall Rooiberg Travel Experience by Season

Fall (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 91°F (32.8°C) and 78.4°F (25.8°C) with colder temperatures in the later months. Rain is rare with 1 to 3 days of significant precipitation per month. Fall is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Winter (June through August)

The middle-year months have comfortably cool weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see the least precipitation with about 0 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the slowest season for tourism in Rooiberg, so lodging and other accommodations may cost less than usual.

Spring (September through November)

Spring daily highs range from 96°F (35.6°C) and 88.3°F (31.3°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a normal amount: 1 to 3 days per month. Tourism is the busiest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be higher priced.

Summer (December through February)

Weather is perfect this time of year in Rooiberg to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 94.4°F (34.7°C) and 90.6°F (32.6°C). On average, it rains or snows a smalll amount: 2 to 4 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.

 

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