Climate Insights for Fouriesburg

South Africa

Hottest
January
26°C peak78°F peak
Coldest
July
-1°C low31°F low
Wettest
December
161 mm rain6.3 in 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 937 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 161 mm 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: January, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -1°C.The climate in Fouriesburg is temperate. The average annual temperature is 58°F and approximately 36.9 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 6.3 in 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: January, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 31°F.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°FebMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 13°MarMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°AprMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 8°MayMax: 19°Average: 11°Min: 3°JunMax: 17°Average: 7°Min: 0°JulMax: 16°Average: 7°Min: -1°AugMax: 19°Average: 10°Min: 2°SepMax: 23°Average: 14°Min: 6°OctMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 8°NovMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°DecMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 13°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 56°FFebMax: 77°FAverage: 66°FMin: 56°FMarMax: 76°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°FAprMax: 70°FAverage: 57°FMin: 46°FMayMax: 67°FAverage: 51°FMin: 38°FJunMax: 62°FAverage: 45°FMin: 32°FJulMax: 61°FAverage: 45°FMin: 31°FAugMax: 67°FAverage: 50°FMin: 35°FSepMax: 73°FAverage: 58°FMin: 43°FOctMax: 75°FAverage: 61°FMin: 47°FNovMax: 76°FAverage: 63°FMin: 51°FDecMax: 77°FAverage: 65°FMin: 55°F
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Temperatures in Fouriesburg vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, 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.Temperatures in Fouriesburg vary considerably across the year, with a 47°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 67°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 31°F and the daily average is 45°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 26°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 143mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 128mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 99mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 34mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 147mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 161mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.6inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 6.3inSnow (in): 0in
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Fouriesburg is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 937 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 161 mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 9 mm. That's 152 mm 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.Fouriesburg is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 6.3 in of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.4 in. That's 6 in 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/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Fouriesburg is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Fouriesburg is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan19°67°F
Feb19°66°F
Mar17°63°F
Apr14°57°F
May11°51°F
Jun7°45°F
Jul7°45°F
Aug10°50°F
Sep14°58°F
Oct16°61°F
Nov17°63°F
Dec19°65°F

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 82 mm per month. By contrast, January 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.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 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 78°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 31°F. 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.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 Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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 °C56 °F
26 °C78 °F
9 km/h6 mph
143 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
13 °C56 °F
25 °C77 °F
9 km/h6 mph
128 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
11 °C53 °F
24 °C76 °F
8 km/h5 mph
90 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
8 °C46 °F
21 °C70 °F
8 km/h5 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
3 °C38 °F
19 °C67 °F
8 km/h5 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
0 °C32 °F
17 °C62 °F
8 km/h5 mph
12 mm0.5 in
1 cm0 in
Jul
-1 °C31 °F
16 °C61 °F
9 km/h6 mph
9 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
2 °C35 °F
19 °C67 °F
9 km/h6 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
6 °C43 °F
23 °C73 °F
10 km/h7 mph
34 mm1.3 in
1 cm1 in
OctCurrent
8 °C47 °F
24 °C75 °F
10 km/h7 mph
75 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
11 °C51 °F
24 °C76 °F
10 km/h6 mph
147 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
13 °C55 °F
25 °C77 °F
10 km/h6 mph
161 mm6.3 in
0 cm0 in