When is the best day to cycle in Upington?
This week's answer
🚴 Sunday, 16 Aug is the best day to cycle in Upington this week, scoring 100/100.
Sunday 16 Aug is your standout cycle day in Upington: warmest at 27°, lowest wind at 16 km/h, and perfect conditions. Friday through Sunday form a strong three-day window, all dry with decreasing wind. Wednesday brings the week's roughest headwind at 33 km/h, so plan around that if you're route-sensitive.
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Local know-how
Cycling comfort is mostly a wind story — anything above 30 km/h turns a ride into a slog — plus dry roads and mild temperatures.
- ◆Plan your route into the wind on the way out, wind at your back coming home.
- ◆Early morning is usually the stillest air of the day.
Questions people ask
When is the best day to cycle in Upington this week?
Sunday, 16 Aug is the best day to cycle in Upington this week, scoring 100/100.
How much wind makes cycling unpleasant?
Most riders feel headwinds above 20 km/h; above 30 km/h the ride becomes hard work, and gusty crosswinds get sketchy on descents.