Climate Insights for Mpuluzi

South Africa

Hottest
January
25°C peak76°F peak
Coldest
July
4°C low40°F low
Wettest
January
153 mm rain6 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Mpuluzi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 870 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 153 mm of rainfall. Mpuluzi 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 4°C.The climate in Mpuluzi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 60°F and approximately 34.3 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 6 in of rainfall. Mpuluzi 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 40°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°FebMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°MarMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 14°AprMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 11°MayMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 8°JunMax: 19°Average: 11°Min: 5°JulMax: 19°Average: 11°Min: 4°AugMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 7°SepMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 9°OctMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 11°NovMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°DecMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 14°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 76°FAverage: 66°FMin: 58°FFebMax: 76°FAverage: 66°FMin: 59°FMarMax: 75°FAverage: 65°FMin: 57°FAprMax: 71°FAverage: 61°FMin: 52°FMayMax: 69°FAverage: 56°FMin: 46°FJunMax: 65°FAverage: 51°FMin: 41°FJulMax: 66°FAverage: 52°FMin: 40°FAugMax: 70°FAverage: 56°FMin: 44°FSepMax: 74°FAverage: 60°FMin: 49°FOctMax: 73°FAverage: 62°FMin: 51°FNovMax: 74°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FDecMax: 76°FAverage: 66°FMin: 58°F
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Temperatures in Mpuluzi vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 11°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.Mpuluzi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 40°F to 76°F. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 66°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 52°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 153mmFebPrecipitation: 145mmMarPrecipitation: 86mmAprPrecipitation: 62mmMayPrecipitation: 27mmJunPrecipitation: 8mmJulPrecipitation: 8mmAugPrecipitation: 11mmSepPrecipitation: 28mmOctPrecipitation: 71mmNovPrecipitation: 124mmDecPrecipitation: 148mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6inFebPrecipitation: 5.7inMarPrecipitation: 3.4inAprPrecipitation: 2.4inMayPrecipitation: 1inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inAugPrecipitation: 0.4inSepPrecipitation: 1.1inOctPrecipitation: 2.8inNovPrecipitation: 4.9inDecPrecipitation: 5.8in
Precipitation

Mpuluzi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 870 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 73 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 153 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 8 mm. That's 146 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.Mpuluzi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 34.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.9 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 6 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.3 in. That's 5.7 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: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Mpuluzi 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 August, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Mpuluzi 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 March, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan19°66°F
Feb19°66°F
Mar18°65°F
Apr16°61°F
May13°56°F
Jun11°51°F
Jul11°52°F
Aug13°56°F
Sep16°60°F
Oct16°62°F
Nov18°64°F
Dec19°66°F

The best time to visit Mpuluzi is during March, April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 62 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 25°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Mpuluzi is during March, April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.4 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 76°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 40°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 Mpuluzi 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 Mpuluzi 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
14 °C58 °F
25 °C76 °F
8 km/h5 mph
153 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
15 °C59 °F
24 °C76 °F
7 km/h5 mph
145 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
14 °C57 °F
24 °C75 °F
7 km/h4 mph
86 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C52 °F
22 °C71 °F
7 km/h5 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
8 °C46 °F
21 °C69 °F
7 km/h5 mph
27 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
5 °C41 °F
19 °C65 °F
9 km/h5 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
4 °C40 °F
19 °C66 °F
9 km/h6 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C44 °F
21 °C70 °F
9 km/h6 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C49 °F
23 °C74 °F
9 km/h6 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C51 °F
23 °C73 °F
9 km/h6 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C55 °F
24 °C74 °F
8 km/h5 mph
124 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
14 °C58 °F
24 °C76 °F
8 km/h5 mph
148 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in