Climate Insights for Heilbron

Fezile Dabi District Municipality, Free State, South Africa

Hottest
May
29°C peak
Coldest
December
26°C low
Wettest
October
33mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Heilbron is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 291mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Heilbron 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, March, July. The coldest months are December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 26°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 26° Feb Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Mar Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Apr Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° May Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Jun Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Jul Max: 29° Average: 29° Min: 28° Aug Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Sep Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Oct Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27° Nov Max: 27° Average: 27° Min: 27° Dec Max: 27° Average: 27° Min: 26°
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Average
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Heilbron has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 33mm Feb Precipitation: 33mm Mar Precipitation: 33mm Apr Precipitation: 33mm May Precipitation: 33mm Jun Precipitation: 33mm Jul Precipitation: 6mm Aug Precipitation: 33mm Sep Precipitation: 12mm Oct Precipitation: 33mm Nov Precipitation: 6mm Dec Precipitation: 5mm
Precipitation

Heilbron is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 291mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 24mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 5mm. That's 28mm less than January, 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Heilbron 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 October, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5km/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 Heilbron, which began on June 21, 2026. Heilbron 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 26°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (16 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 27 to 28°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 51mm over the season and a monthly average of 17mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 71mm over the season and a monthly average of 24mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 27 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 27 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 71mm over the season and a monthly average of 24mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Heilbron 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
26 °C
29 °C
6 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Feb
27 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Mar
27 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Apr
27 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
May
27 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Jun
27 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Jul
28 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
29 °C
5 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
27 °C
28 °C
6 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Oct
27 °C
28 °C
8 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Nov
27 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Dec
26 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
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