Climate Insights for Marikana

The climate in Marikana is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 346mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Marikana 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: May, April, August. The coldest months are July, June, May, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Marikana sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 32°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between July and August, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Marikana is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 346mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 33mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 7mm. That's 26mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Marikana is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 8km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 2km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Marikana, which began on June 21, 2026. Marikana 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 May at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 18°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (16 days from now).

The best time to visit Marikana is during June and July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 33mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Marikana 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.