Climate Insights for Malamulele

Vhembe District Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa

Hottest
December
30°C peak
Coldest
July
10°C low
Wettest
February
185mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Malamulele is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 780mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 185mm of rainfall. Malamulele 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, November, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Feb Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Mar Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 19° Apr Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 17° May Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 13° Jun Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 11° Jul Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 10° Aug Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 13° Sep Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 15° Oct Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 17° Nov Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 19° Dec Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21°
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Average
Min

Malamulele sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°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 10°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.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 139mm Feb Precipitation: 185mm Mar Precipitation: 62mm Apr Precipitation: 45mm May Precipitation: 18mm Jun Precipitation: 9mm Jul Precipitation: 11mm Aug Precipitation: 13mm Sep Precipitation: 30mm Oct Precipitation: 40mm Nov Precipitation: 74mm Dec Precipitation: 155mm
Precipitation

Malamulele is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 780mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 65mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 185mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 9mm. That's 176mm less than February, 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Malamulele is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 11km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

8 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Malamulele, which began on June 21, 2026. Malamulele 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 10°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (8 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 15 to 30°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 145mm over the season and a monthly average of 48mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 479mm across the season with a monthly average of 160mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 13 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 124mm over the season and a monthly average of 41mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 10 to 27°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 33mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 25°
Feb 25°
Mar 24°
Apr 22°
May 19°
Jun 17°
Jul 17°
Aug 19°
Sep 22°
Oct 23°
Nov 25°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Malamulele 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 34mm 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Malamulele 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
21 °C
30 °C
11 km/h
139 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
185 mm
0 cm
Mar
19 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Apr
17 °C
28 °C
8 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
May
13 °C
26 °C
7 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Jun
11 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Jul
10 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
15 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
29 °C
11 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
Nov
19 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
155 mm
0 cm
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