Climate Insights for Matateni

South Africa

Hottest
January
26°C peak79°F peak
Coldest
July
1°C low34°F low
Wettest
December
130 mm rain5.1 in rain
Best to Visit
March, October, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Matateni is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 822 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 130 mm of rainfall. Matateni 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, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between June and September.The climate in Matateni is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 32.4 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 5.1 in of rainfall. Matateni 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, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 34°F. Light snow can occur between June and September.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°FebMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 14°MarMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 12°AprMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 9°MayMax: 21°Average: 12°Min: 5°JunMax: 19°Average: 9°Min: 1°JulMax: 18°Average: 9°Min: 1°AugMax: 20°Average: 11°Min: 3°SepMax: 23°Average: 14°Min: 7°OctMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 8°NovMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 11°DecMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 79°FAverage: 67°FMin: 56°FFebMax: 78°FAverage: 66°FMin: 57°FMarMax: 78°FAverage: 65°FMin: 54°FAprMax: 71°FAverage: 59°FMin: 48°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 53°FMin: 40°FJunMax: 66°FAverage: 48°FMin: 35°FJulMax: 65°FAverage: 48°FMin: 34°FAugMax: 69°FAverage: 52°FMin: 38°FSepMax: 73°FAverage: 58°FMin: 44°FOctMax: 74°FAverage: 60°FMin: 47°FNovMax: 76°FAverage: 63°FMin: 51°FDecMax: 78°FAverage: 65°FMin: 55°F
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Temperatures in Matateni vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Matateni vary considerably across the year, with a 45°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 67°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 34°F and an average of 48°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 27°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 130mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 122mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 89mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 25mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 16mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 2mmAugPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 2mmSepPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 82mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 130mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 0in
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Matateni is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 822 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 69 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 130 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 9 mm. That's 121 mm less than December, 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. Light snowfall can occur between June and September, totalling around 9cm annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.Matateni is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 32.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.7 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 5.1 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.4 in. That's 4.8 in less than December, 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. Light snowfall can occur between June and September, totalling around 3in annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.

Wind

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

Matateni 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 August, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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.Matateni 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 August, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan19°67°F
Feb19°66°F
Mar18°65°F
Apr15°59°F
May12°53°F
Jun9°48°F
Jul9°48°F
Aug11°52°F
Sep14°58°F
Oct16°60°F
Nov17°63°F
Dec19°65°F

The best time to visit Matateni is during March, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 88 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 1°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Matateni is during March, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.5 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 79°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 34°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Matateni 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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 Matateni 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. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
13 °C56 °F
26 °C79 °F
8 km/h5 mph
130 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
14 °C57 °F
26 °C78 °F
7 km/h5 mph
122 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
12 °C54 °F
25 °C78 °F
7 km/h5 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
9 °C48 °F
22 °C71 °F
8 km/h5 mph
65 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
5 °C40 °F
21 °C70 °F
8 km/h5 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
1 °C35 °F
19 °C66 °F
9 km/h6 mph
16 mm0.6 in
1 cm0 in
Jul
1 °C34 °F
18 °C65 °F
9 km/h6 mph
9 mm0.4 in
2 cm1 in
Aug
3 °C38 °F
20 °C69 °F
10 km/h6 mph
18 mm0.7 in
2 cm1 in
Sep
7 °C44 °F
23 °C73 °F
9 km/h6 mph
41 mm1.6 in
2 cm1 in
OctCurrent
8 °C47 °F
23 °C74 °F
9 km/h6 mph
82 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
11 °C51 °F
25 °C76 °F
9 km/h6 mph
94 mm3.7 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
13 °C55 °F
26 °C78 °F
9 km/h5 mph
130 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in