Climate of Qacha's Nek, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Point-value climate at Qacha's Nek (Eastern Cape, South Africa). Population approximately 25,573.
Located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, Qacha's Nek has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 25,573. Monthly average temperatures range from 7.5°C / 45.5°F in June to 18.3°C / 64.9°F in January, with rainfall varying from 12 mm / 0.5 in (May) to 120 mm / 4.7 in (January) — about 692 mm / 27.2 in across the year. Qacha's Nek is the capital of Eastern Cape. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Qacha's Nek's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.3°C64.9°F | 120 mm4.7″ | — |
| February | 17.4°C63.3°F | 109 mm4.3″ | — |
| March | 16.1°C61°F | 82 mm3.2″ | — |
| April | 13.4°C56.1°F | 39 mm1.5″ | — |
| May | 10.4°C50.7°F | 12 mm0.5″ | — |
| June | 7.5°C45.5°F | 12 mm0.5″ | — |
| July | 8°C46.4°F | 12 mm0.5″ | — |
| August | 10.2°C50.4°F | 19 mm0.7″ | — |
| September | 12.7°C54.9°F | 35 mm1.4″ | — |
| October | 13.9°C57°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| November | 15.3°C59.5°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
| December | 17°C62.6°F | 100 mm3.9″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Qacha's Nek?
Qacha's Nek does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Qacha's Nek's warmest month is January at an average of 18.3°C / 64.9°F, and its driest month is May with about 12 mm / 0.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Qacha's Nek?
Qacha's Nek, in Eastern Cape, South Africa, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 7.5°C / 45.5°F in June to 18.3°C / 64.9°F in January. Annual rainfall is approximately 692 mm / 27.2 in, with the wettest month being January (120 mm / 4.7 in) and the driest May (12 mm / 0.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Qacha's Nek in January?
The average temperature in Qacha's Nek in January is 18.3°C / 64.9°F, with rainfall of about 120 mm / 4.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Qacha's Nek?
The driest month in Qacha's Nek is May, with about 12 mm / 0.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 10.4°C / 50.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Qacha's Nek?
The wettest month in Qacha's Nek is January, with approximately 120 mm / 4.7 in of average monthly rainfall.