Climate Insights for Lydenburg

South Africa

Hottest
January
26°C peak78°F peak
Coldest
July
5°C low40°F low
Wettest
December
178 mm rain7 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Lydenburg is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 823 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 178 mm of rainfall. Lydenburg 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, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.The climate in Lydenburg is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 32.4 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 7 in of rainfall. Lydenburg 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, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 40°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°FebMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°MarMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°AprMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 12°MayMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 8°JunMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 5°JulMax: 20°Average: 11°Min: 5°AugMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 7°SepMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 10°OctMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 12°NovMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°DecMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 15°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°FFebMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°FMarMax: 77°FAverage: 67°FMin: 58°FAprMax: 74°FAverage: 62°FMin: 53°FMayMax: 71°FAverage: 57°FMin: 46°FJunMax: 67°FAverage: 53°FMin: 41°FJulMax: 67°FAverage: 53°FMin: 40°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 58°FMin: 45°FSepMax: 76°FAverage: 63°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 76°FAverage: 64°FMin: 53°FNovMax: 77°FAverage: 66°FMin: 57°FDecMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°F
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Temperatures in Lydenburg 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 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 11°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 Lydenburg 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 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 68°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 53°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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 142mmFebPrecipitation: 158mmMarPrecipitation: 72mmAprPrecipitation: 51mmMayPrecipitation: 22mmJunPrecipitation: 6mmJulPrecipitation: 8mmAugPrecipitation: 4mmSepPrecipitation: 18mmOctPrecipitation: 54mmNovPrecipitation: 110mmDecPrecipitation: 178mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.6inFebPrecipitation: 6.2inMarPrecipitation: 2.8inAprPrecipitation: 2inMayPrecipitation: 0.9inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSepPrecipitation: 0.7inOctPrecipitation: 2.1inNovPrecipitation: 4.3inDecPrecipitation: 7in
Precipitation

Lydenburg is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 823 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 69 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 178 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 4 mm. That's 174 mm 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.Lydenburg is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 32.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.7 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 7 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.2 in. That's 6.9 in 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/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Lydenburg 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 October, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Lydenburg is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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

Jan20°68°F
Feb20°68°F
Mar19°67°F
Apr17°62°F
May14°57°F
Jun12°53°F
Jul11°53°F
Aug14°58°F
Sep17°63°F
Oct18°64°F
Nov19°66°F
Dec20°68°F

The best time to visit Lydenburg is during March, April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 49 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Lydenburg is during March, April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 78°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 40°F. 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 Lydenburg 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 Lydenburg 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
15 °C60 °F
26 °C78 °F
6 km/h4 mph
142 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C60 °F
26 °C78 °F
6 km/h4 mph
158 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
14 °C58 °F
25 °C77 °F
5 km/h3 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
12 °C53 °F
23 °C74 °F
5 km/h3 mph
51 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
May
8 °C46 °F
22 °C71 °F
5 km/h3 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
5 °C41 °F
19 °C67 °F
5 km/h3 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
5 °C40 °F
20 °C67 °F
6 km/h4 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C45 °F
22 °C72 °F
6 km/h4 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
25 °C76 °F
7 km/h4 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C53 °F
25 °C76 °F
7 km/h4 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C57 °F
25 °C77 °F
6 km/h4 mph
110 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C60 °F
25 °C78 °F
6 km/h4 mph
178 mm7 in
0 cm0 in