Climate Insights for Lepelsfontein

South Africa

Hottest
February
23°C peak73°F peak
Coldest
August
10°C low50°F low
Wettest
June
29 mm rain1.2 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Lepelsfontein is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 144 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 29 mm of rainfall. Lepelsfontein 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.The climate in Lepelsfontein is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 5.7 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 1.2 in of rainfall. Lepelsfontein 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 50°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 16°FebMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 16°MarMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 15°AprMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 14°MayMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 12°JunMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 11°JulMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 10°AugMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 10°SepMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 11°OctMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 13°NovMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 14°DecMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 15°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 73°FAverage: 67°FMin: 61°FFebMax: 73°FAverage: 67°FMin: 61°FMarMax: 71°FAverage: 65°FMin: 59°FAprMax: 70°FAverage: 63°FMin: 57°FMayMax: 67°FAverage: 60°FMin: 54°FJunMax: 65°FAverage: 58°FMin: 52°FJulMax: 63°FAverage: 56°FMin: 50°FAugMax: 63°FAverage: 56°FMin: 50°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 58°FMin: 52°FOctMax: 69°FAverage: 61°FMin: 55°FNovMax: 70°FAverage: 63°FMin: 57°FDecMax: 71°FAverage: 65°FMin: 59°F
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Lepelsfontein sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 23°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 19°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Lepelsfontein sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 50°F to 73°F. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 67°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 50°F and an average of 56°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5mmFebPrecipitation: 3mmMarPrecipitation: 10mmAprPrecipitation: 8mmMayPrecipitation: 11mmJunPrecipitation: 29mmJulPrecipitation: 29mmAugPrecipitation: 18mmSepPrecipitation: 11mmOctPrecipitation: 8mmNovPrecipitation: 5mmDecPrecipitation: 8mm
Precipitation
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.2inFebPrecipitation: 0.1inMarPrecipitation: 0.4inAprPrecipitation: 0.3inMayPrecipitation: 0.4inJunPrecipitation: 1.2inJulPrecipitation: 1.1inAugPrecipitation: 0.7inSepPrecipitation: 0.4inOctPrecipitation: 0.3inNovPrecipitation: 0.2inDecPrecipitation: 0.3in
Precipitation

Lepelsfontein is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 144 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 29 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3 mm. That's 26 mm less than June, 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.Lepelsfontein is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 5.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.5 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 1.1 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.1 in. That's 1 in less than June, 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/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 14km/hAprWind Speed: 14km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 15km/hAugWind Speed: 15km/hSepWind Speed: 16km/hOctWind Speed: 17km/hNovWind Speed: 17km/hDecWind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 11mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Lepelsfontein is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Lepelsfontein is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan19°67°F
Feb19°67°F
Mar18°65°F
Apr17°63°F
May15°60°F
Jun14°58°F
Jul13°56°F
Aug13°56°F
Sep14°58°F
Oct16°61°F
Nov17°63°F
Dec18°65°F

The best time to visit Lepelsfontein is during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 7 mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 10°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Lepelsfontein is during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.3 in per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 50°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lepelsfontein 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 Lepelsfontein 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
16 °C61 °F
23 °C73 °F
16 km/h10 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C61 °F
23 °C73 °F
15 km/h10 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C59 °F
22 °C71 °F
14 km/h9 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
14 °C57 °F
21 °C70 °F
14 km/h9 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
12 °C54 °F
20 °C67 °F
13 km/h8 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C52 °F
18 °C65 °F
14 km/h9 mph
29 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C50 °F
17 °C63 °F
15 km/h9 mph
29 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C50 °F
17 °C63 °F
15 km/h9 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C52 °F
18 °C65 °F
16 km/h10 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
13 °C55 °F
20 °C69 °F
17 km/h10 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C57 °F
21 °C70 °F
17 km/h11 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C59 °F
22 °C71 °F
16 km/h10 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in