Climate Insights for Mokopane

South Africa

Hottest
October
30°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
July
7°C low44°F low
Wettest
January
121 mm rain4.8 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Mokopane is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 553 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 121 mm of rainfall. Mokopane 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: October, December, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Mokopane is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 21.8 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 4.8 in of rainfall. Mokopane 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: October, December, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 44°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°FebMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°MarMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 17°AprMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 14°MayMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 10°JunMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 7°JulMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 7°AugMax: 26°Average: 17°Min: 10°SepMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 13°OctMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 15°NovMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 17°DecMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 84°FAverage: 74°FMin: 64°FFebMax: 84°FAverage: 74°FMin: 65°FMarMax: 84°FAverage: 73°FMin: 62°FAprMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 57°FMayMax: 76°FAverage: 62°FMin: 50°FJunMax: 72°FAverage: 57°FMin: 45°FJulMax: 72°FAverage: 57°FMin: 44°FAugMax: 78°FAverage: 63°FMin: 49°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 70°FMin: 56°FOctMax: 85°FAverage: 72°FMin: 59°FNovMax: 84°FAverage: 73°FMin: 62°FDecMax: 85°FAverage: 74°FMin: 64°F
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Temperatures in Mokopane vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Mokopane vary considerably across the year, with a 41°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 57°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 121mmFebPrecipitation: 100mmMarPrecipitation: 38mmAprPrecipitation: 28mmMayPrecipitation: 12mmJunPrecipitation: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 4mmAugPrecipitation: 3mmSepPrecipitation: 9mmOctPrecipitation: 33mmNovPrecipitation: 85mmDecPrecipitation: 119mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.8inFebPrecipitation: 3.9inMarPrecipitation: 1.5inAprPrecipitation: 1.1inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.3inOctPrecipitation: 1.3inNovPrecipitation: 3.4inDecPrecipitation: 4.7in
Precipitation

Mokopane is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 553 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 46 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 121 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1 mm. That's 120 mm less than January, 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.Mokopane is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 21.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.8 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 4.8 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. That's 4.7 in less than January, 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: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Mokopane 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 10km/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 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Mokopane 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 6mph, 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 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan23°74°F
Feb23°74°F
Mar23°73°F
Apr20°68°F
May17°62°F
Jun14°57°F
Jul14°57°F
Aug17°63°F
Sep21°70°F
Oct22°72°F
Nov23°73°F
Dec23°74°F

The best time to visit Mokopane is during March, April, May, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 30 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Mokopane is during March, April, May, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 44°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 Mokopane 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 Mokopane 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
18 °C64 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
121 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C65 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
100 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C62 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h4 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
14 °C57 °F
27 °C80 °F
7 km/h4 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
10 °C50 °F
25 °C76 °F
6 km/h4 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
7 °C45 °F
22 °C72 °F
7 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
7 °C44 °F
22 °C72 °F
7 km/h4 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C49 °F
26 °C78 °F
8 km/h5 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C56 °F
29 °C84 °F
9 km/h6 mph
9 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C59 °F
30 °C85 °F
10 km/h6 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
17 °C62 °F
29 °C84 °F
9 km/h5 mph
85 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C64 °F
29 °C85 °F
8 km/h5 mph
119 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in