Climate Insights for Cullinan

City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa

Hottest
April
32°C peak
Coldest
June
17°C low
Wettest
December
33mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cullinan is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 367mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Cullinan 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: April, March, May. The coldest months are June, May, July, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 27° Min: 27° Feb Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Mar Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 25° Apr Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° May Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Jun Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 17° Jul Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 23° Aug Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Sep Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Oct Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Nov Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Dec Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27°
Max
Average
Min

Cullinan sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 32°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 6mm Feb Precipitation: 33mm Mar Precipitation: 33mm Apr Precipitation: 33mm May Precipitation: 33mm Jun Precipitation: 33mm Jul Precipitation: 33mm Aug Precipitation: 33mm Sep Precipitation: 33mm Oct Precipitation: 33mm Nov Precipitation: 33mm Dec Precipitation: 33mm
Precipitation

Cullinan is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 367mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 31mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 33mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 6mm. That's 26mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Cullinan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

16 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Cullinan, which began on June 21, 2026. Cullinan 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 April at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in June near 17°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 27 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 72mm over the season and a monthly average of 24mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 32°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 17 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 27°
Feb 27°
Mar 28°
Apr 27°
May 25°
Jun 20°
Jul 25°
Aug 28°
Sep 28°
Oct 28°
Nov 28°
Dec 28°

The best time to visit Cullinan is during May and June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 33mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cullinan 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
27 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Feb
26 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Mar
25 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Apr
23 °C
32 °C
1 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
May
22 °C
29 °C
1 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Jun
17 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
29 °C
5 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
29 °C
7 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
27 °C
29 °C
5 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Oct
27 °C
29 °C
6 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Nov
27 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Dec
27 °C
29 °C
7 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
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