Climate Insights for Dewetsdorp

Xhariep District Municipality, Free State, South Africa

Hottest
September
7°C peak
Coldest
April
-20°C low
Wettest
August
33mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Dewetsdorp is cold. The average annual temperature is -6°C and approximately 228mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm 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: September, October, November. The coldest months are April, May, June, when temperatures can drop to -20°C. Dewetsdorp experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through October.

Temperature

-20° -15° -10° -5° 10° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -1° Average: -2° Min: -6° Feb Max: -2° Average: -4° Min: -10° Mar Max: -9° Average: -12° Min: -16° Apr Max: -14° Average: -17° Min: -20° May Max: -11° Average: -14° Min: -19° Jun Max: -10° Average: -13° Min: -18° Jul Max: -3° Average: -7° Min: -12° Aug Max: 1° Average: -2° Min: -5° Sep Max: 7° Average: 2° Min: -4° Oct Max: 5° Average: 1° Min: -2° Nov Max: 2° Average: -2° Min: -6° Dec Max: 1° Average: -4° Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Dewetsdorp vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 7°C with a mean of 2°C. April brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -20°C and an average temperature of -17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 33mm Feb Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 33mm Mar Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 33mm Apr Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 13mm May Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 11mm Jun Precipitation: 21mm Snow: 21mm Jul Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 20mm Aug Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 33mm Sep Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 5mm Oct Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 14mm Nov Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Dewetsdorp is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 228mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 19mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 0mm. That's 33mm 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. Dewetsdorp receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 214cm annually from January through October. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 33cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Dewetsdorp is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 9km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3km/h in winter, 4km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 3km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

16 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Dewetsdorp, which began on June 21, 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 September at around 7°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in April near -20°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (16 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -6 to 7°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 33mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from -10 to 1°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 66mm over the season and a monthly average of 22mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -20 to -9°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 56mm over the season and a monthly average of 19mm. Expect around 56cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -18 to 1°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 73mm over the season and a monthly average of 24mm. Expect around 73cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential. Exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
-6 °C
-1 °C
11 km/h
33 mm
33 cm
Feb
-10 °C
-2 °C
8 km/h
33 mm
33 cm
Mar
-16 °C
-9 °C
3 km/h
33 mm
33 cm
Apr
-20 °C
-14 °C
2 km/h
13 mm
13 cm
May
-19 °C
-11 °C
3 km/h
11 mm
11 cm
Jun
-18 °C
-10 °C
3 km/h
21 mm
21 cm
Jul
-12 °C
-3 °C
2 km/h
20 mm
20 cm
Aug
-5 °C
1 °C
2 km/h
33 mm
33 cm
Sep Current
-4 °C
7 °C
3 km/h
14 mm
5 cm
Oct
-2 °C
5 °C
3 km/h
19 mm
14 cm
Nov
-6 °C
2 °C
6 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Dec
-10 °C
1 °C
5 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
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