Climate Insights for Bhisho

The climate in Bhisho is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 266mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Bhisho is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: July, October, August. The coldest months are May, April, June, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Bhisho has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 17°C. May is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Bhisho is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 266mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. February and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 6mm. That's 27mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Bhisho is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 11km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Bhisho, which began on June 21, 2026. Bhisho is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in July at around 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in May near 14°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The best time to visit Bhisho is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 22mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bhisho based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.