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Motherwell, South Africa Climate by Month

Motherwell, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Warm summers and mild winters, with rain spread through the year.

Motherwell has warm summers and mild winters, with rain spread through the year. Afternoon highs range from 69°F (21°C) in July to 82°F (28°C) in February, and July nights average 46°F (8°C). About 20 in (505 mm) of rain falls in a typical year, with no clear rainy season.

Warmest month
82°F(28°C)
Average high, February
Coldest nights
46°F(8°C)
Average low, July
Rain per year
20 in(505 mm)
No clear rainy season
Humidity
75%
Sunniest: December

Best and worst months in Motherwell

Best for weatherApril, May and October are the best time for weather in Motherwell: highs near 74°F (24°C) and about 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain a month.

Least pleasantJanuary and February are the least pleasant; February is the hottest, with highs of 82°F (28°C).

Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in May.

Temperature and rain through the year

Highs and lows (°F)

Average highAverage low

40°60°80°100°JFMAMJJASONDHigh Jan: 81°High Feb: 82°High Mar: 80°High Apr: 76°High May: 73°High Jun: 70°High Jul: 69°High Aug: 70°High Sep: 72°High Oct: 74°High Nov: 76°High Dec: 79°Low Jan: 64°Low Feb: 64°Low Mar: 62°Low Apr: 57°Low May: 52°Low Jun: 47°Low Jul: 46°Low Aug: 48°Low Sep: 51°Low Oct: 55°Low Nov: 58°Low Dec: 61°

Rain (in per month)

0123JFMAMJJASONDMotherwell Jan: 1.6Motherwell Feb: 1.6Motherwell Mar: 1.7Motherwell Apr: 1.7Motherwell May: 1.1Motherwell Jun: 1.3Motherwell Jul: 1.3Motherwell Aug: 1.8Motherwell Sep: 1.4Motherwell Oct: 1.9Motherwell Nov: 2.5Motherwell Dec: 2.0

Motherwell weather by month

Average monthly climate
MonthHighLowRainHumiditySun
Jan81°F(27°C)64°F(18°C)1.6 in(41 mm)78%6.8
Feb82°F(28°C)64°F(18°C)1.7 in(42 mm)76%6.2
Mar80°F(27°C)62°F(17°C)1.7 in(43 mm)74%5.4
AprBest76°F(25°C)56°F(14°C)1.7 in(43 mm)77%4.2
MayBest73°F(23°C)52°F(11°C)1.1 in(29 mm)72%3.2
Jun70°F(21°C)47°F(8°C)1.3 in(32 mm)72%2.8
Jul69°F(21°C)46°F(8°C)1.3 in(32 mm)74%3.1
Aug70°F(21°C)48°F(9°C)1.8 in(46 mm)70%3.9
Sep72°F(22°C)51°F(11°C)1.4 in(35 mm)75%4.9
OctBest74°F(23°C)55°F(13°C)1.9 in(48 mm)77%5.8
Nov76°F(24°C)58°F(15°C)2.5 in(64 mm)75%6.6
Dec79°F(26°C)61°F(16°C)2.0 in(50 mm)75%6.9

1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.

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