Climate Insights for Lukwatini

Gert Sibande District Municipality, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Hottest
December
-8°C peak
Coldest
April
-9°C low
Wettest
December
15mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Lukwatini is cold. The average annual temperature is -9°C and approximately 106mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 15mm of rainfall. Lukwatini 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: December, July, August. The coldest months are April, May, March, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 105cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° -5° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -9° Average: -9° Min: -9° Feb Max: -9° Average: -9° Min: -9° Mar Max: -8° Average: -9° Min: -9° Apr Max: -8° Average: -9° Min: -9° May Max: -8° Average: -9° Min: -9° Jun Max: -8° Average: -9° Min: -9° Jul Max: -8° Average: -9° Min: -9° Aug Max: -8° Average: -9° Min: -9° Sep Max: -8° Average: -9° Min: -9° Oct Max: -8° Average: -9° Min: -9° Nov Max: -8° Average: -9° Min: -9° Dec Max: -8° Average: -9° Min: -9°
Max
Average
Min

Lukwatini has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 1°C range. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at -8°C with a mean of -9°C. The coldest month is April, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 3mm Feb Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 4mm Mar Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 5mm Apr Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 6mm May Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 8mm Jun Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 8mm Jul Precipitation: 9mm Snow: 9mm Aug Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 10mm Sep Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 11mm Oct Precipitation: 12mm Snow: 12mm Nov Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 13mm Dec Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 15mm
Precipitation
Snow

Lukwatini is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 106mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 15mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 4mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 105cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 15cm.

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: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Lukwatini is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

16 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Lukwatini, which began on June 21, 2026. Lukwatini 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 December at around -8°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in April near -9°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (16 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -9 to -8°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 36mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from -9 to -8°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 23mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -9 to -8°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 19mm for the entire season. Expect around 19cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -9 to -8°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 28mm for the entire season. Expect around 28cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential. Exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lukwatini 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
-9 °C
-9 °C
6 km/h
4 mm
3 cm
Feb
-9 °C
-9 °C
6 km/h
4 mm
4 cm
Mar
-9 °C
-8 °C
6 km/h
5 mm
5 cm
Apr
-9 °C
-8 °C
6 km/h
6 mm
6 cm
May
-9 °C
-8 °C
6 km/h
8 mm
8 cm
Jun
-9 °C
-8 °C
6 km/h
8 mm
8 cm
Jul
-9 °C
-8 °C
6 km/h
9 mm
9 cm
Aug
-9 °C
-8 °C
6 km/h
10 mm
10 cm
Sep Current
-9 °C
-8 °C
6 km/h
11 mm
11 cm
Oct
-9 °C
-8 °C
6 km/h
12 mm
12 cm
Nov
-9 °C
-8 °C
6 km/h
13 mm
13 cm
Dec
-9 °C
-8 °C
6 km/h
15 mm
15 cm
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