Climate Insights for Dewetsdorp

Xhariep District Municipality, Free State, South Africa

Hottest
December
30°C peak
Coldest
July
1°C low
Wettest
January
106mm rain
Best to Visit
February, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Dewetsdorp is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 590mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 106mm of rainfall. Dewetsdorp 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, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 1°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 16° Feb Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 15° Mar Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 13° Apr Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 9° May Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 5° Jun Max: 18° Average: 9° Min: 2° Jul Max: 18° Average: 9° Min: 1° Aug Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 3° Sep Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 7° Oct Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 10° Nov Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 12° Dec Max: 30° Average: 22° Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Dewetsdorp vary considerably across the year, with a 29°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 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 106mm Feb Precipitation: 86mm Mar Precipitation: 73mm Apr Precipitation: 74mm May Precipitation: 19mm Jun Precipitation: 11mm Jul Precipitation: 12mm Aug Precipitation: 9mm Sep Precipitation: 16mm Oct Precipitation: 37mm Nov Precipitation: 63mm Dec Precipitation: 86mm
Precipitation

Dewetsdorp is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 590mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 49mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 106mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 9mm. That's 96mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 19km/h Feb Wind Speed: 18km/h Mar Wind Speed: 18km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 17km/h Aug Wind Speed: 19km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 21km/h Nov Wind Speed: 22km/h Dec Wind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed

Dewetsdorp is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 17km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Dewetsdorp, which began on March 20, 2026. Dewetsdorp 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 1°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 7 to 28°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 116mm over the season and a monthly average of 39mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 277mm for the season, averaging 92mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 165mm for the season, averaging 55mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 1 to 20°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 32mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 22°
Feb 22°
Mar 20°
Apr 16°
May 13°
Jun
Jul
Aug 12°
Sep 16°
Oct 19°
Nov 21°
Dec 22°

The best time to visit Dewetsdorp is during February, March, April, 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 62mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 1°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 Dewetsdorp 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
16 °C
29 °C
19 km/h
106 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
28 °C
18 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
13 °C
27 °C
18 km/h
73 mm
0 cm
Apr
9 °C
23 °C
16 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
May
5 °C
21 °C
15 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Jun
2 °C
18 °C
16 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Jul
1 °C
18 °C
17 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Aug
3 °C
20 °C
19 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Sep
7 °C
24 °C
21 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
27 °C
21 km/h
37 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
28 °C
22 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
30 °C
22 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
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