Climate Insights for Burgersdorp

The climate in Burgersdorp is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 502mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 86mm of rainfall. Burgersdorp 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: December, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 0°C.

Temperatures in Burgersdorp vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 8°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Burgersdorp is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 502mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 86mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 9mm. That's 77mm less than February, 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.

Burgersdorp is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Burgersdorp, which began on March 20, 2026. Burgersdorp 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 December at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 0°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Burgersdorp is during January, February, March, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 59mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 0°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Burgersdorp 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.