Climate Insights for Fouriesburg

Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality, Free State, South Africa

Hottest
December
0°C peak
Coldest
September
-31°C low
Wettest
December
33mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Fouriesburg is cold. The average annual temperature is -12°C and approximately 82mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm 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, June, November. The coldest months are September, August, October, when temperatures can drop to -31°C. Snowfall occurs from March to December, with around 82cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-40° -30° -20° -10° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -6° Average: -10° Min: -13° Feb Max: -6° Average: -10° Min: -14° Mar Max: -7° Average: -11° Min: -14° Apr Max: -6° Average: -7° Min: -9° May Max: -5° Average: -7° Min: -9° Jun Max: -4° Average: -6° Min: -8° Jul Max: -14° Average: -17° Min: -20° Aug Max: -21° Average: -26° Min: -30° Sep Max: -23° Average: -27° Min: -31° Oct Max: -16° Average: -18° Min: -20° Nov Max: -5° Average: -6° Min: -7° Dec Max: 0° Average: 0° Min: -1°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Fouriesburg vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 0°C with a mean of 0°C. September brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -31°C and an average temperature of -27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 2mm Apr Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 12mm Snow: 12mm Nov Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 33mm Dec Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 33mm
Precipitation
Snow

Fouriesburg is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 82mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 33mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0mm. That's 33mm less than November, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from March to December, with around 82cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 33cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Fouriesburg 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 December, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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.

Seasons

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

16 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Fouriesburg, which began on June 21, 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 0°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in September near -31°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (16 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -31 to -5°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 45mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from -14 to 0°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 34mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -14 to -5°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 3mm for the entire season. 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 -30 to -4°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 0mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/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 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. 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
-13 °C
-6 °C
3 km/h
1 mm
1 cm
Feb
-14 °C
-6 °C
2 km/h
1 mm
1 cm
Mar
-14 °C
-7 °C
2 km/h
2 mm
2 cm
Apr
-9 °C
-6 °C
2 km/h
1 mm
1 cm
May
-9 °C
-5 °C
3 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jun
-8 °C
-4 °C
4 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jul
-20 °C
-14 °C
7 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
-30 °C
-21 °C
5 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
-31 °C
-23 °C
4 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Oct
-20 °C
-16 °C
7 km/h
12 mm
12 cm
Nov
-7 °C
-5 °C
8 km/h
33 mm
33 cm
Dec
-1 °C
0 °C
11 km/h
33 mm
33 cm
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