Climate Insights for Mphela

South Africa

Hottest
January
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
July
7°C low44°F low
Wettest
February
98 mm rain3.8 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Mphela is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 456 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 98 mm of rainfall. Mphela 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 7°C.The climate in Mphela is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 17.9 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 3.8 in of rainfall. Mphela 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 44°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 17°FebMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 18°MarMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 16°AprMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 14°MayMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 10°JunMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 7°JulMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 7°AugMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 10°SepMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 13°OctMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 14°NovMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 16°DecMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 17°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 63°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 64°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 71°FMin: 61°FAprMax: 79°FAverage: 67°FMin: 57°FMayMax: 75°FAverage: 61°FMin: 50°FJunMax: 71°FAverage: 57°FMin: 45°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 57°FMin: 44°FAugMax: 76°FAverage: 62°FMin: 50°FSepMax: 81°FAverage: 68°FMin: 55°FOctMax: 82°FAverage: 70°FMin: 58°FNovMax: 82°FAverage: 71°FMin: 61°FDecMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 63°F
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Temperatures in Mphela vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°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 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Mphela vary considerably across the year, with a 39°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°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 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 92mmFebPrecipitation: 98mmMarPrecipitation: 36mmAprPrecipitation: 21mmMayPrecipitation: 7mmJunPrecipitation: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 3mmAugPrecipitation: 2mmSepPrecipitation: 5mmOctPrecipitation: 28mmNovPrecipitation: 67mmDecPrecipitation: 95mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.6inFebPrecipitation: 3.8inMarPrecipitation: 1.4inAprPrecipitation: 0.8inMayPrecipitation: 0.3inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.2inOctPrecipitation: 1.1inNovPrecipitation: 2.7inDecPrecipitation: 3.7in
Precipitation

Mphela is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 456 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 98 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1 mm. That's 97 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.Mphela is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 17.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. That's 3.8 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: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 14km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Mphela is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Mphela is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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

Jan23°73°F
Feb23°73°F
Mar22°71°F
Apr19°67°F
May16°61°F
Jun14°57°F
Jul14°57°F
Aug17°62°F
Sep20°68°F
Oct21°70°F
Nov22°71°F
Dec23°73°F

The best time to visit Mphela is during January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 45 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 Mphela is during January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.8 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 Mphela 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 Mphela 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
17 °C63 °F
28 °C83 °F
12 km/h7 mph
92 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C64 °F
28 °C83 °F
11 km/h7 mph
98 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C61 °F
28 °C82 °F
10 km/h6 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
14 °C57 °F
26 °C79 °F
10 km/h6 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
10 °C50 °F
24 °C75 °F
9 km/h5 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
7 °C45 °F
22 °C71 °F
10 km/h6 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
7 °C44 °F
22 °C71 °F
10 km/h6 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C50 °F
24 °C76 °F
11 km/h7 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C55 °F
27 °C81 °F
13 km/h8 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C58 °F
28 °C82 °F
14 km/h8 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C61 °F
28 °C82 °F
12 km/h8 mph
67 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
17 °C63 °F
28 °C83 °F
12 km/h7 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in