Climate Insights for Mapalagela

South Africa

Hottest
January
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
July
9°C low48°F low
Wettest
February
102 mm rain4 in rain
Best to Visit
January, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Mapalagela is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 518 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 102 mm of rainfall. Mapalagela 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.The climate in Mapalagela is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 20.4 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 4 in of rainfall. Mapalagela 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 48°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 19°FebMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 19°MarMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 18°AprMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°MayMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 12°JunMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 9°JulMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 9°AugMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 11°SepMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 14°OctMax: 27°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: 84°FAverage: 74°FMin: 66°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 67°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 65°FAprMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FMayMax: 77°FAverage: 64°FMin: 53°FJunMax: 74°FAverage: 60°FMin: 48°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 60°FMin: 48°FAugMax: 77°FAverage: 64°FMin: 52°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 57°FOctMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 60°FNovMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 63°FDecMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 66°F
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Mapalagela sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 29°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°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.Mapalagela sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 48°F to 84°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 48°F and an average of 60°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: 93mmFebPrecipitation: 102mmMarPrecipitation: 48mmAprPrecipitation: 30mmMayPrecipitation: 18mmJunPrecipitation: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 5mmAugPrecipitation: 3mmSepPrecipitation: 13mmOctPrecipitation: 37mmNovPrecipitation: 68mmDecPrecipitation: 98mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.6inFebPrecipitation: 4inMarPrecipitation: 1.9inAprPrecipitation: 1.2inMayPrecipitation: 0.7inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.5inOctPrecipitation: 1.4inNovPrecipitation: 2.7inDecPrecipitation: 3.9in
Precipitation

Mapalagela is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 518 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 43 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 102 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3 mm. That's 98 mm 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.Mapalagela is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 4 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.1 in. That's 3.9 in 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/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Mapalagela 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 October, averaging 9km/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 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Mapalagela 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 October, averaging 5mph, 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°74°F
Feb24°74°F
Mar23°73°F
Apr21°69°F
May18°64°F
Jun16°60°F
Jul15°60°F
Aug18°64°F
Sep20°69°F
Oct21°70°F
Nov22°72°F
Dec23°74°F

The best time to visit Mapalagela is during January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 38 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Mapalagela is during January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. 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 Mapalagela 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 Mapalagela 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 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
93 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C67 °F
28 °C83 °F
8 km/h5 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C65 °F
28 °C83 °F
7 km/h4 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C60 °F
26 °C79 °F
7 km/h4 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
12 °C53 °F
25 °C77 °F
6 km/h4 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
9 °C48 °F
23 °C74 °F
7 km/h4 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
9 °C48 °F
23 °C73 °F
7 km/h5 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C52 °F
25 °C77 °F
8 km/h5 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C57 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h5 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C60 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h5 mph
37 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
17 °C63 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
68 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C66 °F
29 °C83 °F
8 km/h5 mph
98 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in