Climate Insights for Letsitele

South Africa

Hottest
January
30°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
July
9°C low49°F low
Wettest
February
141 mm rain5.5 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Letsitele is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 612 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 141 mm of rainfall. Letsitele 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: January, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.The climate in Letsitele is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 24.1 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 5.5 in of rainfall. Letsitele 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: January, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 49°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°FebMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°MarMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 20°AprMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°MayMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°JunMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 10°JulMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 9°AugMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 12°SepMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 15°OctMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 17°NovMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 19°DecMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 20°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 69°FFebMax: 86°FAverage: 77°FMin: 70°FMarMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 67°FAprMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 62°FMayMax: 80°FAverage: 67°FMin: 55°FJunMax: 76°FAverage: 62°FMin: 50°FJulMax: 76°FAverage: 62°FMin: 49°FAugMax: 80°FAverage: 66°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 83°FAverage: 71°FMin: 59°FOctMax: 84°FAverage: 73°FMin: 62°FNovMax: 85°FAverage: 75°FMin: 66°FDecMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 69°F
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Temperatures in Letsitele vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Letsitele vary considerably across the year, with a 38°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 49°F and an average of 62°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 111mmFebPrecipitation: 141mmMarPrecipitation: 48mmAprPrecipitation: 34mmMayPrecipitation: 16mmJunPrecipitation: 5mmJulPrecipitation: 9mmAugPrecipitation: 9mmSepPrecipitation: 19mmOctPrecipitation: 37mmNovPrecipitation: 67mmDecPrecipitation: 114mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.4inFebPrecipitation: 5.5inMarPrecipitation: 1.9inAprPrecipitation: 1.3inMayPrecipitation: 0.6inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inJulPrecipitation: 0.4inAugPrecipitation: 0.4inSepPrecipitation: 0.8inOctPrecipitation: 1.5inNovPrecipitation: 2.6inDecPrecipitation: 4.5in
Precipitation

Letsitele is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 612 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 141 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 5 mm. That's 135 mm less than February, 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.Letsitele is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 5.6 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.2 in. That's 5.3 in less than February, 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Letsitele is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Letsitele is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan25°77°F
Feb25°77°F
Mar24°76°F
Apr22°72°F
May19°67°F
Jun17°62°F
Jul17°62°F
Aug19°66°F
Sep22°71°F
Oct23°73°F
Nov24°75°F
Dec25°77°F

The best time to visit Letsitele is during March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 27 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Letsitele is during March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 87°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 Letsitele 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 Letsitele 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
21 °C69 °F
30 °C87 °F
8 km/h5 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C70 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
141 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
20 °C67 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h4 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
17 °C62 °F
28 °C82 °F
6 km/h4 mph
34 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
13 °C55 °F
26 °C80 °F
6 km/h4 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
10 °C50 °F
25 °C76 °F
7 km/h4 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
9 °C49 °F
24 °C76 °F
7 km/h4 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C53 °F
26 °C80 °F
7 km/h5 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
15 °C59 °F
28 °C83 °F
8 km/h5 mph
19 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
17 °C62 °F
29 °C84 °F
9 km/h5 mph
37 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
19 °C66 °F
30 °C85 °F
8 km/h5 mph
67 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C69 °F
30 °C87 °F
8 km/h5 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in