Climate Insights for Malalane

South Africa

Hottest
December
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
July
11°C low51°F low
Wettest
January
127 mm rain5 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Malalane is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 687 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 127 mm of rainfall. Malalane 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, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.The climate in Malalane is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 27 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 5 in of rainfall. Malalane 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, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 51°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 20°FebMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°MarMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 20°AprMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°MayMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 14°JunMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 11°JulMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 11°AugMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 12°SepMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 15°OctMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 16°NovMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°DecMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 20°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 86°FAverage: 77°FMin: 69°FFebMax: 86°FAverage: 77°FMin: 69°FMarMax: 85°FAverage: 76°FMin: 67°FAprMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 63°FMayMax: 79°FAverage: 67°FMin: 57°FJunMax: 77°FAverage: 63°FMin: 52°FJulMax: 76°FAverage: 63°FMin: 51°FAugMax: 79°FAverage: 66°FMin: 54°FSepMax: 83°FAverage: 70°FMin: 59°FOctMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 62°FNovMax: 84°FAverage: 74°FMin: 65°FDecMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 68°F
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Malalane sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 30°C. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°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.Malalane sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 51°F to 86°F. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 51°F and an average of 63°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°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: 127mmFebPrecipitation: 125mmMarPrecipitation: 61mmAprPrecipitation: 42mmMayPrecipitation: 22mmJunPrecipitation: 10mmJulPrecipitation: 11mmAugPrecipitation: 13mmSepPrecipitation: 31mmOctPrecipitation: 47mmNovPrecipitation: 85mmDecPrecipitation: 113mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5inFebPrecipitation: 4.9inMarPrecipitation: 2.4inAprPrecipitation: 1.7inMayPrecipitation: 0.9inJunPrecipitation: 0.4inJulPrecipitation: 0.4inAugPrecipitation: 0.5inSepPrecipitation: 1.2inOctPrecipitation: 1.9inNovPrecipitation: 3.4inDecPrecipitation: 4.4in
Precipitation

Malalane is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 687 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 57 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 127 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 10 mm. That's 117 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.Malalane is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 5 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.4 in. That's 4.6 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Malalane 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 September, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Malalane 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 September, averaging 6mph, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph 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°63°F
Jul17°63°F
Aug19°66°F
Sep21°70°F
Oct22°72°F
Nov23°74°F
Dec25°76°F

The best time to visit Malalane 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 36 mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Malalane 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 1.4 in per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 86°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 Malalane 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 Malalane 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
20 °C69 °F
30 °C86 °F
9 km/h5 mph
127 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C69 °F
30 °C86 °F
9 km/h5 mph
125 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
20 °C67 °F
30 °C85 °F
7 km/h5 mph
61 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
17 °C63 °F
28 °C82 °F
7 km/h5 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
14 °C57 °F
26 °C79 °F
7 km/h4 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C52 °F
25 °C77 °F
8 km/h5 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C51 °F
25 °C76 °F
8 km/h5 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C54 °F
26 °C79 °F
9 km/h5 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
15 °C59 °F
28 °C83 °F
10 km/h6 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C62 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h6 mph
47 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
18 °C65 °F
29 °C84 °F
9 km/h5 mph
85 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C68 °F
30 °C86 °F
9 km/h5 mph
113 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in