Climate Insights for Lehurutshe

Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, North West, South Africa

Hottest
November
30°C peak
Coldest
July
5°C low
Wettest
December
98mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Lehurutshe is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 465mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 98mm of rainfall. Lehurutshe 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, December, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 18° Feb Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 18° Mar Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 16° Apr Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 13° May Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 9° Jun Max: 21° Average: 12° Min: 6° Jul Max: 21° Average: 12° Min: 5° Aug Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 8° Sep Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 12° Oct Max: 30° Average: 22° Min: 15° Nov Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 17° Dec Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 18°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Lehurutshe vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 12°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 82mm Feb Precipitation: 84mm Mar Precipitation: 45mm Apr Precipitation: 43mm May Precipitation: 8mm Jun Precipitation: 6mm Jul Precipitation: 3mm Aug Precipitation: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 6mm Oct Precipitation: 33mm Nov Precipitation: 54mm Dec Precipitation: 98mm
Precipitation

Lehurutshe is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 465mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 39mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 98mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1mm. That's 97mm 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 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 19km/h Feb Wind Speed: 18km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 17km/h Aug Wind Speed: 19km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 22km/h Nov Wind Speed: 21km/h Dec Wind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed

Lehurutshe is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/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 Lehurutshe, which began on March 20, 2026. Lehurutshe 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 30°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 12 to 30°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 94mm over the season and a monthly average of 31mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 264mm for the season, averaging 88mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 28°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 96mm over the season and a monthly average of 32mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 5 to 24°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 11mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 24°
Feb 23°
Mar 22°
Apr 19°
May 16°
Jun 12°
Jul 12°
Aug 16°
Sep 20°
Oct 22°
Nov 23°
Dec 24°

The best time to visit Lehurutshe is during January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°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 Lehurutshe 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
18 °C
29 °C
19 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Feb
18 °C
29 °C
18 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
16 °C
28 °C
17 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
25 °C
16 km/h
43 mm
0 cm
May
9 °C
24 °C
15 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Jun
6 °C
21 °C
16 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Jul
5 °C
21 °C
17 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
24 °C
19 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
28 °C
21 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
30 °C
22 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Nov
17 °C
30 °C
21 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Dec
18 °C
30 °C
20 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
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