Climate Insights for Nkaphane

South Africa

Hottest
January
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
July
8°C low46°F low
Wettest
December
148 mm rain5.8 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Nkaphane is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 877 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 148 mm of rainfall. Nkaphane 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, March, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.The climate in Nkaphane is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 34.5 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 5.8 in of rainfall. Nkaphane 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, March, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 46°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°FebMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 18°MarMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°AprMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°MayMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°JunMax: 23°Average: 14°Min: 8°JulMax: 23°Average: 14°Min: 8°AugMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 10°SepMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 12°OctMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 13°NovMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°DecMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 17°
Max
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 72°FMin: 63°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 64°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 71°FMin: 62°FAprMax: 78°FAverage: 66°FMin: 58°FMayMax: 75°FAverage: 62°FMin: 51°FJunMax: 73°FAverage: 58°FMin: 47°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 58°FMin: 46°FAugMax: 75°FAverage: 61°FMin: 49°FSepMax: 77°FAverage: 64°FMin: 54°FOctMax: 77°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°FNovMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 59°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 62°F
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Nkaphane sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 28°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 14°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.Temperatures in Nkaphane vary considerably across the year, with a 37°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 72°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 46°F and an average of 58°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 111mmFebPrecipitation: 124mmMarPrecipitation: 75mmAprPrecipitation: 83mmMayPrecipitation: 33mmJunPrecipitation: 12mmJulPrecipitation: 12mmAugPrecipitation: 22mmSepPrecipitation: 58mmOctPrecipitation: 87mmNovPrecipitation: 113mmDecPrecipitation: 148mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.4inFebPrecipitation: 4.9inMarPrecipitation: 3inAprPrecipitation: 3.3inMayPrecipitation: 1.3inJunPrecipitation: 0.5inJulPrecipitation: 0.5inAugPrecipitation: 0.9inSepPrecipitation: 2.3inOctPrecipitation: 3.4inNovPrecipitation: 4.4inDecPrecipitation: 5.8in
Precipitation

Nkaphane is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 877 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 73 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 148 mm of rainfall. February and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 12 mm. That's 136 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.Nkaphane is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 34.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.9 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 5.8 in of rainfall. February and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.5 in. That's 5.4 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Nkaphane is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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.Nkaphane 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 September, averaging 6mph, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°72°F
Feb22°72°F
Mar22°71°F
Apr19°66°F
May17°62°F
Jun14°58°F
Jul14°58°F
Aug16°61°F
Sep18°64°F
Oct19°65°F
Nov20°68°F
Dec21°70°F

The best time to visit Nkaphane is during March, April, May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 60 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Nkaphane is during March, April, May, August, September and October, 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, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 83°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 46°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 Nkaphane 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 Nkaphane 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
9 km/h5 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C64 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
124 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C62 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
75 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
14 °C58 °F
25 °C78 °F
8 km/h5 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
11 °C51 °F
24 °C75 °F
7 km/h5 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
8 °C47 °F
23 °C73 °F
8 km/h5 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
8 °C46 °F
23 °C73 °F
9 km/h6 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C49 °F
24 °C75 °F
9 km/h6 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C54 °F
25 °C77 °F
9 km/h6 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
13 °C56 °F
25 °C77 °F
9 km/h6 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
15 °C59 °F
26 °C79 °F
9 km/h6 mph
113 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
17 °C62 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h6 mph
148 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in