| Rorkes Drift normally receives about 650mm of rain per year, with most rainfall occuring during summer. The chart below (lower left) shows the average rainfall values for Rorkes Drift per month. It receives the lowest rainfall (3mm) in June and the highest (118mm) in January. The monthly distribution of average daily maximum temperatures (centre chart below) shows that the average midday temperatures for Rorkes Drift range from 18.9°C in June to 26.3°C in January. The region is the coldest during June when the mercury drops to 3°C on average during the night. Consult the chart below (lower right) for an indication of the monthly variation of average minimum daily temperatures. |
| Move mouse over chart bars for monthly values |
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