Climate Insights for Nxotshana

South Africa

Hottest
January
23°C peak73°F peak
Coldest
July
-1°C low30°F low
Wettest
January
270 mm rain10.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Nxotshana is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1,441 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 270 mm of rainfall. Nxotshana 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 -1°C. Light snow can occur between May and November.The climate in Nxotshana is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 56.8 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 10.6 in of rainfall. Nxotshana 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 30°F. Light snow can occur between May and November.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 11°FebMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 11°MarMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 9°AprMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 6°MayMax: 16°Average: 8°Min: 2°JunMax: 13°Average: 5°Min: -1°JulMax: 13°Average: 5°Min: -1°AugMax: 15°Average: 7°Min: 0°SepMax: 19°Average: 11°Min: 4°OctMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 6°NovMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 8°DecMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 10°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 73°FAverage: 61°FMin: 51°FFebMax: 72°FAverage: 61°FMin: 52°FMarMax: 70°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°FAprMax: 64°FAverage: 53°FMin: 43°FMayMax: 61°FAverage: 47°FMin: 36°FJunMax: 56°FAverage: 42°FMin: 31°FJulMax: 55°FAverage: 41°FMin: 30°FAugMax: 59°FAverage: 45°FMin: 32°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 52°FMin: 39°FOctMax: 67°FAverage: 55°FMin: 42°FNovMax: 70°FAverage: 58°FMin: 46°FDecMax: 72°FAverage: 60°FMin: 50°F
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Temperatures in Nxotshana vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 5°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Nxotshana vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 61°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 30°F and the daily average is 41°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 270mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 220mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 163mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 107mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 34mmSnow: 3mmJunPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 7mmJulPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 8mmAugPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 8mmSepPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 6mmOctPrecipitation: 116mmSnow: 4mmNovPrecipitation: 160mmSnow: 3mmDecPrecipitation: 254mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 10.6inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 8.7inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 6.4inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 3inJulPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 3inAugPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 3inSepPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 3inOctPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 2inNovPrecipitation: 6.3inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 10inSnow (in): 0in
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Snow (in)

Nxotshana is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,441 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 120 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 270 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 18 mm. That's 252 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. Light snowfall can occur between May and November, totalling around 40cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.Nxotshana is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 56.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.7 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 10.6 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.7 in. That's 9.9 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. Light snowfall can occur between May and November, totalling around 16in annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Nxotshana 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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Nxotshana 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 February, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nxotshana 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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 Nxotshana 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. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
11 °C51 °F
23 °C73 °F
7 km/h4 mph
270 mm10.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
11 °C52 °F
22 °C72 °F
7 km/h4 mph
220 mm8.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
9 °C49 °F
21 °C70 °F
7 km/h4 mph
163 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
6 °C43 °F
18 °C64 °F
7 km/h5 mph
107 mm4.2 in
1 cm0 in
May
2 °C36 °F
16 °C61 °F
8 km/h5 mph
34 mm1.3 in
3 cm1 in
Jun
-1 °C31 °F
13 °C56 °F
10 km/h6 mph
18 mm0.7 in
7 cm3 in
Jul
-1 °C30 °F
13 °C55 °F
10 km/h6 mph
18 mm0.7 in
8 cm3 in
Aug
0 °C32 °F
15 °C59 °F
10 km/h6 mph
26 mm1 in
8 cm3 in
Sep
4 °C39 °F
19 °C65 °F
10 km/h6 mph
56 mm2.2 in
6 cm3 in
OctCurrent
6 °C42 °F
20 °C67 °F
9 km/h5 mph
116 mm4.6 in
4 cm2 in
Nov
8 °C46 °F
21 °C70 °F
8 km/h5 mph
160 mm6.3 in
3 cm1 in
Dec
10 °C50 °F
22 °C72 °F
8 km/h5 mph
254 mm10 in
0 cm0 in