Climate Insights for Burgersfort

The climate in Burgersfort is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 500mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 106mm of rainfall. Burgersfort 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 6°C.

Temperatures in Burgersfort vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Burgersfort is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 500mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 106mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2mm. That's 104mm 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.

Burgersfort is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Burgersfort, which began on March 20, 2026. Burgersfort 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 6°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Burgersfort is during January, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 43mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°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 Burgersfort 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.