Climate Insights for Petsana

South Africa

Hottest
January
26°C peak79°F peak
Coldest
July
1°C low34°F low
Wettest
December
158 mm rain6.2 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Petsana is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 862 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 158 mm of rainfall. Petsana 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 Petsana is temperate. The average annual temperature is 60°F and approximately 33.9 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 6.2 in of rainfall. Petsana 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°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 14°FebMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 14°MarMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 13°AprMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 9°MayMax: 21°Average: 12°Min: 5°JunMax: 18°Average: 9°Min: 2°JulMax: 18°Average: 9°Min: 1°AugMax: 21°Average: 12°Min: 4°SepMax: 25°Average: 16°Min: 8°OctMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 10°NovMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 12°DecMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 14°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°FFebMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 58°FMarMax: 77°FAverage: 65°FMin: 55°FAprMax: 72°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°FMayMax: 69°FAverage: 54°FMin: 41°FJunMax: 65°FAverage: 48°FMin: 35°FJulMax: 64°FAverage: 48°FMin: 34°FAugMax: 70°FAverage: 54°FMin: 39°FSepMax: 76°FAverage: 61°FMin: 46°FOctMax: 77°FAverage: 64°FMin: 50°FNovMax: 78°FAverage: 66°FMin: 54°FDecMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 57°F
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Temperatures in Petsana vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°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 Petsana vary considerably across the year, with a 45°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 68°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 34°F and an average of 48°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 26°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 138mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 116mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 82mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 8mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 25mmSnow: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 136mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 158mmSnow: 0mm
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0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 6.2inSnow (in): 0in
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Petsana is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 862 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 158 mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 8 mm. That's 150 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.Petsana is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 6.2 in of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.3 in. That's 5.9 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: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Petsana 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 September, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10km/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.Petsana 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 September, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan20°68°F
Feb20°67°F
Mar19°65°F
Apr15°59°F
May12°54°F
Jun9°48°F
Jul9°48°F
Aug12°54°F
Sep16°61°F
Oct18°64°F
Nov19°66°F
Dec20°67°F

The best time to visit Petsana is during March, April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 67 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows 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 Petsana is during March, April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.6 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 79°F, while July is the coldest period with lows 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 Petsana 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 Petsana 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
14 °C58 °F
26 °C79 °F
10 km/h7 mph
138 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
14 °C58 °F
26 °C78 °F
10 km/h6 mph
116 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
13 °C55 °F
25 °C77 °F
10 km/h6 mph
82 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
9 °C49 °F
22 °C72 °F
10 km/h6 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
5 °C41 °F
21 °C69 °F
10 km/h6 mph
19 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
2 °C35 °F
18 °C65 °F
11 km/h7 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
1 °C34 °F
18 °C64 °F
11 km/h7 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
4 °C39 °F
21 °C70 °F
12 km/h8 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C46 °F
25 °C76 °F
13 km/h8 mph
25 mm1 in
2 cm1 in
OctCurrent
10 °C50 °F
25 °C77 °F
13 km/h8 mph
76 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
12 °C54 °F
26 °C78 °F
12 km/h7 mph
136 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
14 °C57 °F
26 °C78 °F
11 km/h7 mph
158 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in