Climate Insights for Frischgewaagd

Zululand District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hottest
May
-6°C peak
Coldest
December
-22°C low
Wettest
July
33mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Frischgewaagd is cold. The average annual temperature is -10°C and approximately 222mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Frischgewaagd 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: May, June, July. The coldest months are December, November, April, when temperatures can drop to -22°C. Frischgewaagd experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through October.

Temperature

-30° -25° -20° -15° -10° -5° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -9° Average: -10° Min: -11° Feb Max: -9° Average: -11° Min: -12° Mar Max: -8° Average: -11° Min: -12° Apr Max: -7° Average: -10° Min: -12° May Max: -6° Average: -9° Min: -12° Jun Max: -6° Average: -8° Min: -11° Jul Max: -7° Average: -8° Min: -9° Aug Max: -8° Average: -8° Min: -9° Sep Max: -9° Average: -9° Min: -10° Oct Max: -9° Average: -11° Min: -12° Nov Max: -11° Average: -13° Min: -14° Dec Max: -15° Average: -18° Min: -22°
Max
Average
Min

Frischgewaagd sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -22°C to -6°C. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at -6°C with a mean of -9°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -22°C and an average temperature of -18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 17mm Feb Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 19mm Mar Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 29mm Apr Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 33mm May Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 33mm Jun Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 33mm Jul Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 33mm Aug Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 17mm Sep Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 4mm Oct Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 3mm Nov Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow

Frischgewaagd is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 222mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 18mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 33mm of rainfall. May and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 1mm. That's 32mm less than April, 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. Frischgewaagd receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 222cm annually from January through October. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 33cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 9km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Frischgewaagd is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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 7km/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 Frischgewaagd, which began on June 21, 2026. Frischgewaagd 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 May at around -6°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -22°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -14 to -9°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 7mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from -22 to -9°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 37mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -12 to -6°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 95mm over the season and a monthly average of 32mm. Expect around 95cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -11 to -6°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 83mm over the season and a monthly average of 28mm. Expect around 83cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/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 Frischgewaagd 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
-11 °C
-9 °C
9 km/h
17 mm
17 cm
Feb
-12 °C
-9 °C
9 km/h
19 mm
19 cm
Mar
-12 °C
-8 °C
9 km/h
30 mm
29 cm
Apr
-12 °C
-7 °C
9 km/h
33 mm
33 cm
May
-12 °C
-6 °C
9 km/h
33 mm
33 cm
Jun
-11 °C
-6 °C
9 km/h
33 mm
33 cm
Jul
-9 °C
-7 °C
8 km/h
33 mm
33 cm
Aug
-9 °C
-8 °C
7 km/h
17 mm
17 cm
Sep Current
-10 °C
-9 °C
6 km/h
4 mm
4 cm
Oct
-12 °C
-9 °C
4 km/h
3 mm
3 cm
Nov
-14 °C
-11 °C
3 km/h
1 mm
1 cm
Dec
-22 °C
-15 °C
2 km/h
1 mm
1 cm
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