Climate Insights for Mabotsha

South Africa

Hottest
February
29°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
July
8°C low46°F low
Wettest
December
91 mm rain3.6 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Mabotsha is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 457 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 91 mm of rainfall. Mabotsha 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 July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.The climate in Mabotsha is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 18 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 3.6 in of rainfall. Mabotsha 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 July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 46°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 19°FebMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 19°MarMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°AprMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 15°MayMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 12°JunMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 8°JulMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 8°AugMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 10°SepMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 14°OctMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 15°NovMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°DecMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 19°
Max
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 85°FAverage: 75°FMin: 66°FFebMax: 85°FAverage: 75°FMin: 67°FMarMax: 84°FAverage: 74°FMin: 65°FAprMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FMayMax: 77°FAverage: 64°FMin: 53°FJunMax: 73°FAverage: 59°FMin: 47°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 59°FMin: 46°FAugMax: 77°FAverage: 64°FMin: 51°FSepMax: 81°FAverage: 69°FMin: 57°FOctMax: 82°FAverage: 70°FMin: 60°FNovMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 63°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 74°FMin: 66°F
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Temperatures in Mabotsha vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°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 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 Mabotsha vary considerably across the year, with a 39°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 46°F and an average of 59°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 77mmFebPrecipitation: 84mmMarPrecipitation: 40mmAprPrecipitation: 29mmMayPrecipitation: 16mmJunPrecipitation: 3mmJulPrecipitation: 4mmAugPrecipitation: 2mmSepPrecipitation: 8mmOctPrecipitation: 36mmNovPrecipitation: 67mmDecPrecipitation: 91mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3inFebPrecipitation: 3.3inMarPrecipitation: 1.6inAprPrecipitation: 1.1inMayPrecipitation: 0.6inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.3inOctPrecipitation: 1.4inNovPrecipitation: 2.6inDecPrecipitation: 3.6in
Precipitation

Mabotsha is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 457 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 91 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2 mm. That's 90 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.Mabotsha is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 18 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 3.6 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.1 in. That's 3.5 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: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Mabotsha 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 8km/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 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Mabotsha 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 5mph, 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 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°75°F
Feb24°75°F
Mar23°74°F
Apr21°69°F
May18°64°F
Jun15°59°F
Jul15°59°F
Aug18°64°F
Sep20°69°F
Oct21°70°F
Nov22°72°F
Dec23°74°F

The best time to visit Mabotsha is during January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 41 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Mabotsha is during January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.6 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 46°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 Mabotsha 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 Mabotsha 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
19 °C66 °F
29 °C85 °F
7 km/h4 mph
77 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C67 °F
29 °C85 °F
7 km/h4 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C65 °F
29 °C84 °F
6 km/h4 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C60 °F
27 °C80 °F
6 km/h4 mph
29 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
12 °C53 °F
25 °C77 °F
6 km/h3 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
8 °C47 °F
23 °C73 °F
6 km/h4 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
8 °C46 °F
23 °C73 °F
6 km/h4 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C51 °F
25 °C77 °F
7 km/h4 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C57 °F
27 °C81 °F
8 km/h5 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C60 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
17 °C63 °F
28 °C82 °F
7 km/h5 mph
67 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C66 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h4 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in