Climate Insights for Odendaalsrus

Lejweleputswa District Municipality, Free State, South Africa

Hottest
August
29°C peak
Coldest
April
26°C low
Wettest
December
33mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Odendaalsrus is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 361mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Odendaalsrus 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: August, September, October. The coldest months are April, May, March, when temperatures can drop to 26°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Feb Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Mar Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Apr Max: 27° Average: 27° Min: 26° May Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Jun Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Jul Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Aug Max: 29° Average: 29° Min: 28° Sep Max: 29° Average: 29° Min: 28° Oct Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 28° Nov Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 28° Dec Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27°
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Average
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Odendaalsrus has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. April is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 33mm Feb Precipitation: 33mm Mar Precipitation: 33mm Apr Precipitation: 33mm May Precipitation: 33mm Jun Precipitation: 33mm Jul Precipitation: 33mm Aug Precipitation: 33mm Sep Precipitation: 33mm Oct Precipitation: 27mm Nov Precipitation: 7mm Dec Precipitation: 33mm
Precipitation

Odendaalsrus is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 361mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 30mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 7mm. That's 26mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Odendaalsrus is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

16 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Odendaalsrus, which began on June 21, 2026. Odendaalsrus is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in August at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in April near 26°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (16 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 28 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 66mm over the season and a monthly average of 22mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 27 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Odendaalsrus 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
27 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Feb
26 °C
28 °C
6 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Mar
26 °C
28 °C
8 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
27 °C
6 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Jun
27 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Jul
27 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Aug
28 °C
29 °C
6 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
28 °C
29 °C
7 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Oct
28 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Nov
28 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Dec
27 °C
29 °C
7 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
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