Climate Insights for Petrusburg

South Africa

Hottest
January
32°C peak89°F peak
Coldest
July
1°C low34°F low
Wettest
January
91 mm rain3.6 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Petrusburg is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 538 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 91 mm of rainfall. Petrusburg 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 1°C.The climate in Petrusburg is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 21.2 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 3.6 in of rainfall. Petrusburg 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 34°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 18°FebMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 17°MarMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 15°AprMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 10°MayMax: 22°Average: 13°Min: 5°JunMax: 19°Average: 10°Min: 2°JulMax: 19°Average: 10°Min: 1°AugMax: 22°Average: 12°Min: 3°SepMax: 26°Average: 17°Min: 8°OctMax: 29°Average: 20°Min: 11°NovMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 14°DecMax: 32°Average: 24°Min: 16°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 89°FAverage: 76°FMin: 64°FFebMax: 87°FAverage: 74°FMin: 63°FMarMax: 84°FAverage: 71°FMin: 59°FAprMax: 76°FAverage: 63°FMin: 51°FMayMax: 72°FAverage: 56°FMin: 42°FJunMax: 67°FAverage: 50°FMin: 36°FJulMax: 67°FAverage: 49°FMin: 34°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 54°FMin: 38°FSepMax: 79°FAverage: 63°FMin: 46°FOctMax: 84°FAverage: 69°FMin: 52°FNovMax: 87°FAverage: 72°FMin: 57°FDecMax: 89°FAverage: 75°FMin: 61°F
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Temperatures in Petrusburg vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 10°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Petrusburg vary considerably across the year, with a 55°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 34°F and an average of 49°F. The average daily temperature swing is 29°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 91mmFebPrecipitation: 72mmMarPrecipitation: 65mmAprPrecipitation: 89mmMayPrecipitation: 13mmJunPrecipitation: 8mmJulPrecipitation: 8mmAugPrecipitation: 8mmSepPrecipitation: 15mmOctPrecipitation: 37mmNovPrecipitation: 60mmDecPrecipitation: 72mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.6inFebPrecipitation: 2.8inMarPrecipitation: 2.5inAprPrecipitation: 3.5inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inAugPrecipitation: 0.3inSepPrecipitation: 0.6inOctPrecipitation: 1.5inNovPrecipitation: 2.4inDecPrecipitation: 2.8in
Precipitation

Petrusburg is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 538 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 91 mm of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 8 mm. That's 83 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.Petrusburg is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 21.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.8 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 3.6 in of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.3 in. That's 3.3 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/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Petrusburg is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Petrusburg is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6mph, 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.

Best Time to Visit

Jan25°76°F
Feb24°74°F
Mar22°71°F
Apr17°63°F
May13°56°F
Jun10°50°F
Jul10°49°F
Aug12°54°F
Sep17°63°F
Oct20°69°F
Nov22°72°F
Dec24°75°F

The best time to visit Petrusburg is during January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 63 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Petrusburg is during January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.5 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 34°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 Petrusburg 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 Petrusburg 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
18 °C64 °F
32 °C89 °F
11 km/h7 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C63 °F
31 °C87 °F
11 km/h7 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C59 °F
29 °C84 °F
10 km/h6 mph
65 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
10 °C51 °F
25 °C76 °F
10 km/h6 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
5 °C42 °F
22 °C72 °F
9 km/h6 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
2 °C36 °F
19 °C67 °F
10 km/h6 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
1 °C34 °F
19 °C67 °F
11 km/h7 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
3 °C38 °F
22 °C72 °F
11 km/h7 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C46 °F
26 °C79 °F
12 km/h8 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C52 °F
29 °C84 °F
13 km/h8 mph
37 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C57 °F
30 °C87 °F
13 km/h8 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
16 °C61 °F
32 °C89 °F
13 km/h8 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in