Climate Insights for Phalaborwa

The climate in Phalaborwa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 454mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 105mm of rainfall. Phalaborwa 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: December, January, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Phalaborwa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 32°C. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 19°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.

Phalaborwa is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 454mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 105mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2mm. That's 103mm less than February, 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.

Phalaborwa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, 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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Phalaborwa, which began on June 21, 2026. Phalaborwa 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 December at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 12°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Phalaborwa is during April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 13mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Phalaborwa 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.