Margate weather and climate
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Overview
Margate weather and climate
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Overview
Day
24 °C
Night
15 °C
Sea
24 °C
Precipitation
42 mm
in month
Rainy days
4 days
in month
Daylight
10 hours
average
Sunshine
7 hours
average
Humidity
74 %
Day
24 °C
Night
15 °C
Sea
24 °C
Precipitation
42 mm
in month
Rainy days
4 days
in month
Daylight
10 hours
average
Sunshine
7 hours
average
Humidity
74 %
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Weather overview
Margate (South Africa) is a place with a tropical climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 22 °C (72 °F) in July to 28 °C (82 °F) in February. The driest month is June with just 3 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is December with 14 days of rain. Sea temperatures are in the following range: 21 °C (71 °F) in September to 26 °C (79 °F) in February. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in February with 21 °C (70 °F), the lowest in July with 12 °C (54 °F).
January weather
The rise of the day temperature can be observed, with its value being 27 °C (81 °F) in Margate, and the sea temperature rises similarly to the previous month as well, with its value of 25 °C (78 °F). There is pending tourist season this month. The rainfall amount descent's start could be observed, with its value of 122 mm (4.81 in), and the beginning of the descent of the number of rainy days could be noticed too, with its value of 13 days. The rise of the night temperature can be observed.
February weather
The tourist season continues in Margate. The day temperature is on its maximum, its value is 28 °C (82 °F), and the sea temperature is on its maximum as well in February. The number of rainy days continues to descent, its value is 13 days. The maximum of the humidity is observable in February. The night temperature is on its maximum.
March weather
The tourist season continues in Margate. The number of rainy days continues to descent, while the rainfall amount rise's start could be observed, with its value of 124 mm (4.89 in). The beginning of the descent of the day temperature could be noticed, with its value of 27 °C (80 °F), and the night temperature starts to descent too in March.
April weather
The ongoing tourist season is noticeable this month in Margate. The day temperature continues to descent, with its value of 25 °C (78 °F), while the sea temperature descent's start could be observed, its value is 25 °C (78 °F). The descent of the number of rainy days can be observed, the value of this measure is 8 days, while the rainfall amount descent's start could be observed, with its value being 74 mm (2.91 in). The night temperature descents similarly to the previous month, its value is 17 °C (63 °F).
May weather
The tourist season is close to its peak in Margate, while the dry season is at its beginning. The day temperature continues to descent, its value is 24 °C (76 °F), and the sea temperature descents similarly to the previous month as well, with its value of 24 °C (75 °F). The descent of the rainfall amount can be observed, with its value of 42 mm (1.66 in), and the number of rainy days continues to descent as well, with its value of 4 days.
June weather
The day temperature continues to descent, its value is 23 °C (73 °F) in Margate, and the sea temperature continues to descent as well, with its value of 23 °C (73 °F). The number of rainy days is on its minimum, with its value being 3 days, and the rainfall amount reaches its minimum too, its value is 31 mm (1.20 in). The night temperature descents similarly to the previous month. The wind speed reaches its minimum in June.
July weather
The sea temperature continues to descent, its value is 22 °C (72 °F) in Margate, while the day temperature reaches its minimum in July. The ongoing dry season is noticeable. The rainfall amount rise's start could be observed, the value of this measure is 39 mm (1.54 in). The maximum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) is observable in July. The night temperature reaches its minimum, with its value of 12 °C (54 °F).
August weather
The number of rainy days starts to rise, its value is 5 days in Margate, while the rainfall amount rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 51 mm (2.02 in). The dry season is close to its peak this month. The night temperature rise's start could be observed, with its value of 14 °C (57 °F).
September weather
The day temperature rise's start could be observed, its value is 23 °C (74 °F) in Margate, while the sea temperature is on its minimum in this month. The rise of the number of rainy days can be observed, the value of this measure is 8 days, and the rainfall amount continues to rise as well. The number of sun hours (without clouds) descent's start could be observed in this month. The night temperature continues to rise, with its value being 15 °C (60 °F).
October weather
The rise of the number of rainy days can be observed in Margate, and the rise of the rainfall amount can be observed too, its value is 116 mm (4.56 in). The sea temperature rise's start could be observed, with its value of 22 °C (72 °F), while the rise of the night temperature can be observed, with its value being 17 °C (63 °F). The minimum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) is observable in this month. The wind speed reaches its maximum.
November weather
The rise of the sea temperature can be observed, the value of this measure is 23 °C (74 °F) in Margate, while the day temperature rise's start could be observed in November. The number of rainy days continues to rise, and the rainfall amount rises similarly to the previous month too. The night temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value being 18 °C (65 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rise's start could be observed, its value is 7 hours.
December weather
The tourist season is at its beginning in Margate. The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 26 °C (80 °F), and the rise of the sea temperature can be observed too, the value of this measure is 24 °C (76 °F). The maximum of the number of rainy days is observable, with its value being 14 days, and the maximum of the rainfall amount can be noticed too, with its value of 132 mm (5.22 in). The rise of the night temperature can be observed.
FAQs
Is January a good month to visit Margate?
In Margate in January, there are ideal conditions for a vacation. The daily temperatures in this month reach pleasant 27 °C (81 °F). The temperature of the sea will be perfect at 25 °C (78 °F). At night, temperatures hover around a pleasant 21 °C (70 °F).
What is the sea temperature in February in Margate?
In February in Margate expect the sea to be warm at 26 °C (79 °F). Seems like an ideal temperature for swimming, you can stay in the sea for a long time and enjoy it as well.
Is March part of the wet season in Margate?
No, there is no wet season in March in Margate - you can expect 11 days of rain during the month.
What is the temperature in Margate during the day in April?
The average daily temperature in April in Margate is 25 °C (78 °F). The ideal temperature for enjoying sunbathing by the water and a good temperature for other activities. For some people, it will be too hot in the direct sunlight and the stay may not be so pleasant. Don't forget to pack flip-flops, sunscreen, and a hand fan if necessary - it may come in handy.
Is it hot in May in Margate?
In May in Margate, you will enjoy nice warm weather, but it will also be pleasant and you probably won't feel hot.
What is the night temperature in June in Margate?
The average night temperature in June in Margate is 13 °C (55 °F). Nights can be cooler, morning running can be refreshing but choose appropriate clothing, evening outdoor sitting can be pleasant but you can also be cold.
Is there a dry season in July in Margate?
Yes, there is a dry season in Margate in July with just 3 days during the month being rainy.
How windy is it in Margate in August?
An average wind scale that can be expected in August in Margate is 4.
How humid is Margate in October?
Humidity in October in Margate is 80 %. This humidity is rather above average, but except for sensitive individuals, it should not be a problem.
How many sunny hours can I expect in Margate in November?
There is an average length of sunshine of 7 hours per day in Margate in November.
How many rainy days can I expect in December in Margate?
There are 14 days, which are rainy in Margate in December, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 3.3 days of the week, or in general - 47 % days.