Climate Insights for Mopane Dam

South Africa

Hottest
December
31°C peak89°F peak
Coldest
July
12°C low54°F low
Wettest
February
105 mm rain4.1 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Mopane Dam is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 471 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 105 mm of rainfall. Mopane Dam 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: December, January, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.The climate in Mopane Dam is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 74°F and approximately 18.6 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 4.1 in of rainfall. Mopane Dam 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: December, January, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 54°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 21°FebMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°MarMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 21°AprMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 19°MayMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 15°JunMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°JulMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 12°AugMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 14°SepMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 17°OctMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 18°NovMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 20°DecMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 21°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 70°FFebMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 71°FMarMax: 88°FAverage: 78°FMin: 69°FAprMax: 85°FAverage: 74°FMin: 65°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 69°FMin: 59°FJunMax: 79°FAverage: 66°FMin: 55°FJulMax: 78°FAverage: 65°FMin: 54°FAugMax: 82°FAverage: 69°FMin: 58°FSepMax: 85°FAverage: 73°FMin: 62°FOctMax: 85°FAverage: 75°FMin: 64°FNovMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 67°FDecMax: 89°FAverage: 79°FMin: 70°F
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Mopane Dam sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 31°C. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Mopane Dam sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 54°F to 89°F. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 54°F and an average of 65°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 95mmFebPrecipitation: 105mmMarPrecipitation: 36mmAprPrecipitation: 24mmMayPrecipitation: 13mmJunPrecipitation: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 4mmAugPrecipitation: 2mmSepPrecipitation: 14mmOctPrecipitation: 30mmNovPrecipitation: 47mmDecPrecipitation: 97mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.7inFebPrecipitation: 4.1inMarPrecipitation: 1.4inAprPrecipitation: 1inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.5inOctPrecipitation: 1.2inNovPrecipitation: 1.9inDecPrecipitation: 3.8in
Precipitation

Mopane Dam is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 471 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 39 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 105 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2 mm. That's 103 mm less than February, 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.Mopane Dam is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 18.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 4.1 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.1 in. That's 4.1 in less than February, 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/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14km/hFebWind Speed: 14km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 14km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Mopane Dam is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10km/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.Mopane Dam is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan26°79°F
Feb26°79°F
Mar25°78°F
Apr23°74°F
May21°69°F
Jun19°66°F
Jul18°65°F
Aug20°69°F
Sep23°73°F
Oct24°75°F
Nov25°77°F
Dec26°79°F

The best time to visit Mopane Dam is during April, May, 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 13 mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Mopane Dam is during April, May, 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 0.5 in per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 89°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mopane Dam 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 Mopane Dam 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
21 °C70 °F
31 °C88 °F
14 km/h9 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C71 °F
31 °C88 °F
14 km/h8 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C69 °F
31 °C88 °F
12 km/h7 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
19 °C65 °F
29 °C85 °F
11 km/h7 mph
24 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
May
15 °C59 °F
28 °C82 °F
10 km/h6 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C55 °F
26 °C79 °F
11 km/h7 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C54 °F
26 °C78 °F
11 km/h7 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C58 °F
28 °C82 °F
12 km/h8 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
17 °C62 °F
29 °C85 °F
13 km/h8 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
18 °C64 °F
30 °C85 °F
14 km/h9 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C67 °F
31 °C87 °F
13 km/h8 mph
47 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C70 °F
31 °C89 °F
13 km/h8 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in