Climate Insights for Maphelane

South Africa

Hottest
February
26°C peak79°F peak
Coldest
July
19°C low66°F low
Wettest
February
170 mm rain6.7 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Maphelane is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1,230 mm of precipitation falls per year. Maphelane receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Maphelane 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, March, January. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.The climate in Maphelane is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 73°F and approximately 48.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Maphelane receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Maphelane 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, March, January. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 66°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 24°FebMax: 26°Average: 26°Min: 25°MarMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 24°AprMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 23°MayMax: 23°Average: 22°Min: 21°JunMax: 22°Average: 21°Min: 20°JulMax: 22°Average: 20°Min: 19°AugMax: 22°Average: 20°Min: 19°SepMax: 22°Average: 21°Min: 20°OctMax: 22°Average: 21°Min: 20°NovMax: 24°Average: 23°Min: 22°DecMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 23°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 79°FAverage: 77°FMin: 76°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°FMarMax: 79°FAverage: 77°FMin: 76°FAprMax: 76°FAverage: 75°FMin: 73°FMayMax: 74°FAverage: 72°FMin: 70°FJunMax: 72°FAverage: 70°FMin: 68°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 69°FMin: 66°FAugMax: 71°FAverage: 69°FMin: 67°FSepMax: 72°FAverage: 70°FMin: 68°FOctMax: 72°FAverage: 71°FMin: 69°FNovMax: 75°FAverage: 73°FMin: 71°FDecMax: 77°FAverage: 76°FMin: 74°F
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Maphelane has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Maphelane has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 13°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 66°F and an average of 69°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 119mmFebPrecipitation: 170mmMarPrecipitation: 152mmAprPrecipitation: 144mmMayPrecipitation: 106mmJunPrecipitation: 57mmJulPrecipitation: 51mmAugPrecipitation: 49mmSepPrecipitation: 71mmOctPrecipitation: 98mmNovPrecipitation: 103mmDecPrecipitation: 109mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.7inFebPrecipitation: 6.7inMarPrecipitation: 6inAprPrecipitation: 5.7inMayPrecipitation: 4.2inJunPrecipitation: 2.3inJulPrecipitation: 2inAugPrecipitation: 1.9inSepPrecipitation: 2.8inOctPrecipitation: 3.9inNovPrecipitation: 4.1inDecPrecipitation: 4.3in
Precipitation

Maphelane is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,230 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 103 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 170 mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 49 mm. That's 121 mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Maphelane is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 6.7 in of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1.9 in. That's 4.8 in less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 24km/hFebWind Speed: 24km/hMarWind Speed: 24km/hAprWind Speed: 25km/hMayWind Speed: 24km/hJunWind Speed: 24km/hJulWind Speed: 26km/hAugWind Speed: 29km/hSepWind Speed: 28km/hOctWind Speed: 29km/hNovWind Speed: 28km/hDecWind Speed: 27km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15mphFebWind Speed: 15mphMarWind Speed: 15mphAprWind Speed: 15mphMayWind Speed: 15mphJunWind Speed: 15mphJulWind Speed: 16mphAugWind Speed: 18mphSepWind Speed: 18mphOctWind Speed: 18mphNovWind Speed: 17mphDecWind Speed: 17mph
Wind Speed

Maphelane is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 26km/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 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 24km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Maphelane is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 16mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 18mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 15mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan25°77°F
Feb26°78°F
Mar25°77°F
Apr24°75°F
May22°72°F
Jun21°70°F
Jul20°69°F
Aug20°69°F
Sep21°70°F
Oct21°71°F
Nov23°73°F
Dec24°76°F

The best time to visit Maphelane is during June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 65 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 26°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Maphelane is during June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.6 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 79°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 Maphelane 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 Maphelane 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
24 °C76 °F
26 °C79 °F
24 km/h15 mph
119 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
25 °C76 °F
26 °C79 °F
24 km/h15 mph
170 mm6.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C76 °F
26 °C79 °F
24 km/h15 mph
152 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C73 °F
25 °C76 °F
25 km/h15 mph
144 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
21 °C70 °F
23 °C74 °F
24 km/h15 mph
106 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
20 °C68 °F
22 °C72 °F
24 km/h15 mph
57 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
19 °C66 °F
22 °C71 °F
26 km/h16 mph
51 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
19 °C67 °F
22 °C71 °F
29 km/h18 mph
49 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
20 °C68 °F
22 °C72 °F
28 km/h18 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
20 °C69 °F
22 °C72 °F
29 km/h18 mph
98 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C71 °F
24 °C75 °F
28 km/h17 mph
103 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C74 °F
25 °C77 °F
27 km/h17 mph
109 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in