Climate Insights for Mkhuhlu

Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Hottest
January
-36°C peak
Coldest
December
-52°C low
Wettest
October
9mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Mkhuhlu is cold. The average annual temperature is -42°C and approximately 37mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 9mm of rainfall. Mkhuhlu 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, March. The coldest months are December, November, October, when temperatures can drop to -52°C. Light snow can occur between July and December.

Temperature

-60° -55° -50° -45° -40° -35° -30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -36° Average: -37° Min: -39° Feb Max: -36° Average: -37° Min: -39° Mar Max: -37° Average: -39° Min: -40° Apr Max: -39° Average: -40° Min: -42° May Max: -40° Average: -42° Min: -45° Jun Max: -40° Average: -42° Min: -45° Jul Max: -40° Average: -42° Min: -45° Aug Max: -40° Average: -42° Min: -46° Sep Max: -41° Average: -43° Min: -48° Oct Max: -41° Average: -44° Min: -50° Nov Max: -42° Average: -46° Min: -51° Dec Max: -43° Average: -47° Min: -52°
Max
Average
Min

Mkhuhlu sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -52°C to -36°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at -36°C with a mean of -37°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -52°C and an average temperature of -47°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 2mm Aug Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 4mm Sep Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 6mm Oct Precipitation: 9mm Snow: 9mm Nov Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 8mm Dec Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 7mm
Precipitation
Snow

Mkhuhlu is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 37mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 9mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. 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 July and December, totalling around 37cm annually. October is the snowiest month with approximately 9cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 9km/h Mar Wind Speed: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 10km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Mkhuhlu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

16 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Mkhuhlu, which began on June 21, 2026. Mkhuhlu 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 January at around -36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -52°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (16 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -51 to -41°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 23mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from -52 to -36°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 7mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -45 to -37°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 0mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -46 to -40°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 7mm for the entire season. Expect around 7cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential. Exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mkhuhlu 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-39 °C
-36 °C
10 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Feb
-39 °C
-36 °C
9 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Mar
-40 °C
-37 °C
12 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Apr
-42 °C
-39 °C
14 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
May
-45 °C
-40 °C
11 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jun
-45 °C
-40 °C
9 km/h
1 mm
1 cm
Jul
-45 °C
-40 °C
10 km/h
2 mm
2 cm
Aug
-46 °C
-40 °C
10 km/h
4 mm
4 cm
Sep Current
-48 °C
-41 °C
10 km/h
6 mm
6 cm
Oct
-50 °C
-41 °C
9 km/h
9 mm
9 cm
Nov
-51 °C
-42 °C
9 km/h
8 mm
8 cm
Dec
-52 °C
-43 °C
8 km/h
7 mm
7 cm
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