Climate Insights for Hartbeestfontein-A

Bojanala Platinum District Municipality, North West, South Africa

Hottest
November
31°C peak
Coldest
July
5°C low
Wettest
December
110mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Hartbeestfontein-A is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 536mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 110mm of rainfall. Hartbeestfontein-A 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: November, January, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 20° Feb Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 19° Mar Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 17° Apr Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 14° May Max: 25° Average: 16° Min: 9° Jun Max: 22° Average: 13° Min: 6° Jul Max: 22° Average: 13° Min: 5° Aug Max: 26° Average: 17° Min: 9° Sep Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 13° Oct Max: 31° Average: 23° Min: 16° Nov Max: 31° Average: 24° Min: 17° Dec Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 19°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Hartbeestfontein-A vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°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: 91mm Feb Precipitation: 87mm Mar Precipitation: 51mm Apr Precipitation: 58mm May Precipitation: 16mm Jun Precipitation: 5mm Jul Precipitation: 6mm Aug Precipitation: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 8mm Oct Precipitation: 37mm Nov Precipitation: 67mm Dec Precipitation: 110mm
Precipitation

Hartbeestfontein-A is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 536mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 110mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1mm. That's 109mm 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: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 16km/h Oct Wind Speed: 17km/h Nov Wind Speed: 16km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Hartbeestfontein-A is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap 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 Hartbeestfontein-A, which began on March 20, 2026. Hartbeestfontein-A 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 November at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 5°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 13 to 31°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 112mm over the season and a monthly average of 37mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 31°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 289mm for the season, averaging 96mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 124mm over the season and a monthly average of 41mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 5 to 26°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 11mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 25°
Feb 24°
Mar 23°
Apr 20°
May 16°
Jun 13°
Jul 13°
Aug 17°
Sep 21°
Oct 23°
Nov 24°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Hartbeestfontein-A is during January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 46mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hartbeestfontein-A 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
20 °C
31 °C
14 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Feb
19 °C
30 °C
13 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
17 °C
29 °C
13 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
Apr
14 °C
26 °C
12 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
May
9 °C
25 °C
11 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Jun
6 °C
22 °C
12 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Jul
5 °C
22 °C
12 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
26 °C
14 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
29 °C
16 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
31 °C
17 km/h
37 mm
0 cm
Nov
17 °C
31 °C
16 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Dec
19 °C
31 °C
15 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
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