Climate Insights for Fouriesburg

Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality, Free State, South Africa

Hottest
December
26°C peak
Coldest
July
-1°C low
Wettest
December
146mm rain
Best to Visit
March, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Fouriesburg is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 848mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 146mm of rainfall. Fouriesburg 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 -1°C.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 13° Feb Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 13° Mar Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 11° Apr Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 8° May Max: 20° Average: 11° Min: 4° Jun Max: 17° Average: 7° Min: 0° Jul Max: 16° Average: 7° Min: -1° Aug Max: 19° Average: 10° Min: 2° Sep Max: 23° Average: 14° Min: 6° Oct Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 9° Nov Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 10° Dec Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 13°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Fouriesburg vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 7°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: 143mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 115mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 126mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 146mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Fouriesburg is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 848mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 146mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 10mm. That's 136mm less than December, 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 19km/h Oct Wind Speed: 19km/h Nov Wind Speed: 19km/h Dec Wind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed

Fouriesburg is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Fouriesburg, which began on March 20, 2026. Fouriesburg 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 26°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 6 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 218mm for the season, averaging 73mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 404mm across the season with a monthly average of 135mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 4 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 190mm for the season, averaging 63mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -1 to 19°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 36mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 19°
Feb 19°
Mar 17°
Apr 14°
May 11°
Jun
Jul
Aug 10°
Sep 14°
Oct 17°
Nov 18°
Dec 19°

The best time to visit Fouriesburg is during March and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 78mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to -1°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Fouriesburg 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
13 °C
26 °C
16 km/h
143 mm
0 cm
Feb
13 °C
25 °C
16 km/h
115 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
11 °C
24 °C
15 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Apr
8 °C
21 °C
15 km/h
78 mm
0 cm
May
4 °C
20 °C
14 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Jun
0 °C
17 °C
14 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Jul
-1 °C
16 °C
16 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Aug
2 °C
19 °C
17 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Sep
6 °C
23 °C
19 km/h
26 mm
1 cm
Oct
9 °C
24 °C
19 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Nov
10 °C
25 °C
19 km/h
126 mm
0 cm
Dec
13 °C
26 °C
18 km/h
146 mm
0 cm
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