Climate Insights for Mpumalanga

South Africa

Hottest
February
28°C peak82°F peak
Coldest
July
10°C low50°F low
Wettest
December
125 mm rain4.9 in rain
Best to Visit
March, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Mpumalanga is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 950 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 125 mm of rainfall. Mpumalanga 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: February, March, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.The climate in Mpumalanga is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 37.4 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 4.9 in of rainfall. Mpumalanga 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: February, March, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 50°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 19°FebMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 20°MarMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°AprMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 17°MayMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 13°JunMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 11°JulMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°AugMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 12°SepMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 14°OctMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°NovMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 17°DecMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 18°
Max
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 73°FMin: 67°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 74°FMin: 68°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 73°FMin: 66°FAprMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FMayMax: 77°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°FJunMax: 74°FAverage: 61°FMin: 51°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 60°FMin: 50°FAugMax: 74°FAverage: 62°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 75°FAverage: 65°FMin: 57°FOctMax: 75°FAverage: 66°FMin: 59°FNovMax: 76°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FDecMax: 79°FAverage: 71°FMin: 65°F
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Mpumalanga sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 28°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Mpumalanga sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 50°F to 82°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 50°F and an average of 60°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 105mmFebPrecipitation: 118mmMarPrecipitation: 84mmAprPrecipitation: 114mmMayPrecipitation: 65mmJunPrecipitation: 18mmJulPrecipitation: 23mmAugPrecipitation: 31mmSepPrecipitation: 70mmOctPrecipitation: 96mmNovPrecipitation: 100mmDecPrecipitation: 125mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.1inFebPrecipitation: 4.7inMarPrecipitation: 3.3inAprPrecipitation: 4.5inMayPrecipitation: 2.6inJunPrecipitation: 0.7inJulPrecipitation: 0.9inAugPrecipitation: 1.2inSepPrecipitation: 2.8inOctPrecipitation: 3.8inNovPrecipitation: 3.9inDecPrecipitation: 4.9in
Precipitation

Mpumalanga is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 950 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 79 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 125 mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 18 mm. That's 107 mm less than December, 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.Mpumalanga is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 37.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 4.9 in of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.7 in. That's 4.2 in less than December, 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: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Mpumalanga 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 October, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Mpumalanga is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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

Jan23°73°F
Feb23°74°F
Mar23°73°F
Apr20°69°F
May18°65°F
Jun16°61°F
Jul16°60°F
Aug17°62°F
Sep18°65°F
Oct19°66°F
Nov20°69°F
Dec22°71°F

The best time to visit Mpumalanga is during March, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 61 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Mpumalanga is during March, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.4 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 82°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 Mpumalanga 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 Mpumalanga 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
19 °C67 °F
27 °C81 °F
10 km/h6 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C68 °F
28 °C82 °F
10 km/h6 mph
118 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
19 °C66 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h6 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
17 °C62 °F
25 °C78 °F
9 km/h6 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
13 °C56 °F
25 °C77 °F
8 km/h5 mph
65 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C51 °F
23 °C74 °F
9 km/h5 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C50 °F
23 °C73 °F
9 km/h6 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C53 °F
23 °C74 °F
10 km/h6 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C57 °F
24 °C75 °F
10 km/h6 mph
70 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C59 °F
24 °C75 °F
11 km/h7 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
17 °C62 °F
25 °C76 °F
11 km/h7 mph
100 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C65 °F
26 °C79 °F
10 km/h6 mph
125 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in