Climate Insights for Makanyaneng

South Africa

Hottest
January
25°C peak76°F peak
Coldest
July
0°C low32°F low
Wettest
January
246 mm rain9.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Makanyaneng is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1,373 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 246 mm of rainfall. Makanyaneng 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 0°C. Light snow can occur between June and November.The climate in Makanyaneng is temperate. The average annual temperature is 56°F and approximately 54 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 9.7 in of rainfall. Makanyaneng 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 32°F. Light snow can occur between June and November.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 12°FebMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°MarMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°AprMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 7°MayMax: 19°Average: 10°Min: 3°JunMax: 16°Average: 7°Min: 0°JulMax: 16°Average: 7°Min: 0°AugMax: 18°Average: 10°Min: 2°SepMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 5°OctMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 7°NovMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 9°DecMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 76°FAverage: 64°FMin: 54°FFebMax: 75°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FMarMax: 74°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FAprMax: 69°FAverage: 56°FMin: 45°FMayMax: 66°FAverage: 50°FMin: 38°FJunMax: 62°FAverage: 45°FMin: 33°FJulMax: 61°FAverage: 45°FMin: 32°FAugMax: 65°FAverage: 49°FMin: 35°FSepMax: 70°FAverage: 55°FMin: 41°FOctMax: 71°FAverage: 58°FMin: 45°FNovMax: 73°FAverage: 61°FMin: 49°FDecMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°F
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Temperatures in Makanyaneng vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Makanyaneng vary considerably across the year, with a 44°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 64°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 32°F and the daily average is 45°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 26°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 246mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 218mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 166mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 34mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 14mmSnow: 3mmAugPrecipitation: 25mmSnow: 3mmSepPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 4mmOctPrecipitation: 110mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 151mmSnow: 2mmDecPrecipitation: 232mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9.7inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 8.6inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 6.5inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 5.9inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 9.1inSnow (in): 0in
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Snow (in)

Makanyaneng is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,373 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 114 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 246 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 14 mm. That's 232 mm less than January, 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. Light snowfall can occur between June and November, totalling around 15cm annually. September is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Makanyaneng is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 54 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.5 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 9.7 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.6 in. That's 9.1 in less than January, 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. Light snowfall can occur between June and November, totalling around 6in annually. September is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Makanyaneng is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Makanyaneng 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 August, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Makanyaneng 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Makanyaneng 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. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
12 °C54 °F
25 °C76 °F
7 km/h4 mph
246 mm9.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
13 °C55 °F
24 °C75 °F
7 km/h4 mph
218 mm8.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
11 °C52 °F
24 °C74 °F
7 km/h4 mph
166 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
7 °C45 °F
20 °C69 °F
7 km/h4 mph
100 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
3 °C38 °F
19 °C66 °F
7 km/h5 mph
34 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
0 °C33 °F
16 °C62 °F
9 km/h6 mph
17 mm0.7 in
1 cm1 in
Jul
0 °C32 °F
16 °C61 °F
9 km/h6 mph
14 mm0.5 in
3 cm1 in
Aug
2 °C35 °F
18 °C65 °F
9 km/h6 mph
25 mm1 in
3 cm1 in
Sep
5 °C41 °F
21 °C70 °F
9 km/h6 mph
61 mm2.4 in
4 cm2 in
OctCurrent
7 °C45 °F
22 °C71 °F
9 km/h5 mph
110 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
9 °C49 °F
23 °C73 °F
8 km/h5 mph
151 mm5.9 in
2 cm1 in
Dec
11 °C53 °F
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
232 mm9.1 in
0 cm0 in