Climate Insights for Lephalale

Waterberg District Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa

Hottest
November
33°C peak
Coldest
July
8°C low
Wettest
December
75mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Lephalale is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 340mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 75mm of rainfall. Lephalale 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 8°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 21° Feb Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 21° Mar Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 20° Apr Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 16° May Max: 26° Average: 18° Min: 11° Jun Max: 24° Average: 15° Min: 8° Jul Max: 24° Average: 15° Min: 8° Aug Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 11° Sep Max: 31° Average: 23° Min: 15° Oct Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 18° Nov Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 20° Dec Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 21°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Lephalale 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 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°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: 70mm Feb Precipitation: 71mm Mar Precipitation: 28mm Apr Precipitation: 21mm May Precipitation: 5mm Jun Precipitation: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 3mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 3mm Oct Precipitation: 17mm Nov Precipitation: 45mm Dec Precipitation: 75mm
Precipitation

Lephalale is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 340mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 28mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 75mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0mm. That's 75mm 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: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 22km/h Nov Wind Speed: 21km/h Dec Wind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed

Lephalale 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 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 16km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Lephalale, which began on March 20, 2026. Lephalale 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 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 8°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 15 to 33°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 66mm over the season and a monthly average of 22mm. 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 21 to 32°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 217mm for the season, averaging 72mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 11 to 31°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 53mm over the season and a monthly average of 18mm. 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 8 to 27°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 4mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 26°
Feb 26°
Mar 25°
Apr 22°
May 18°
Jun 15°
Jul 15°
Aug 19°
Sep 23°
Oct 26°
Nov 26°
Dec 27°

The best time to visit Lephalale is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 5mm per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. 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 Lephalale 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
21 °C
32 °C
19 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
32 °C
18 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
20 °C
31 °C
17 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
29 °C
16 km/h
21 mm
0 cm
May
11 °C
26 °C
14 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Jun
8 °C
24 °C
14 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Jul
8 °C
24 °C
15 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
27 °C
18 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
31 °C
20 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Oct
18 °C
32 °C
22 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
33 °C
21 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
32 °C
20 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
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