Climate Insights for Phumlamqashi

South Africa

Hottest
January
26°C peak79°F peak
Coldest
July
1°C low33°F low
Wettest
December
143 mm rain5.6 in rain
Best to Visit
March, September, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Phumlamqashi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 839 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 143 mm of rainfall. Phumlamqashi 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 Phumlamqashi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 33 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 5.6 in of rainfall. Phumlamqashi 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 33°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 14°FebMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 14°MarMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 12°AprMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 9°MayMax: 20°Average: 11°Min: 5°JunMax: 17°Average: 8°Min: 1°JulMax: 17°Average: 8°Min: 1°AugMax: 20°Average: 11°Min: 3°SepMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 7°OctMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 9°NovMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 11°DecMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 79°FAverage: 67°FMin: 57°FFebMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 57°FMarMax: 77°FAverage: 65°FMin: 54°FAprMax: 71°FAverage: 58°FMin: 48°FMayMax: 68°FAverage: 53°FMin: 40°FJunMax: 63°FAverage: 47°FMin: 34°FJulMax: 63°FAverage: 47°FMin: 33°FAugMax: 68°FAverage: 52°FMin: 38°FSepMax: 74°FAverage: 59°FMin: 45°FOctMax: 76°FAverage: 62°FMin: 49°FNovMax: 77°FAverage: 65°FMin: 52°FDecMax: 78°FAverage: 66°FMin: 56°F
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Temperatures in Phumlamqashi 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 8°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 Phumlamqashi vary considerably across the year, with a 46°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 67°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 47°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 135mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 118mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 8mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 14mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 128mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 143mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 5.6inSnow (in): 0in
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Phumlamqashi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 839 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 70 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 143 mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 8 mm. That's 135 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.Phumlamqashi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 5.6 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 5.3 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: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Phumlamqashi 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 October, 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.Phumlamqashi 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 October, 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°67°F
Feb19°67°F
Mar18°65°F
Apr15°58°F
May11°53°F
Jun8°47°F
Jul8°47°F
Aug11°52°F
Sep15°59°F
Oct17°62°F
Nov18°65°F
Dec19°66°F

The best time to visit Phumlamqashi is during March, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 59 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 Phumlamqashi is during March, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.3 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 33°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 Phumlamqashi 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 Phumlamqashi 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 °C57 °F
26 °C79 °F
12 km/h7 mph
135 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
14 °C57 °F
26 °C78 °F
12 km/h7 mph
118 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
12 °C54 °F
25 °C77 °F
11 km/h7 mph
80 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
9 °C48 °F
22 °C71 °F
10 km/h6 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
5 °C40 °F
20 °C68 °F
10 km/h6 mph
19 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
1 °C34 °F
17 °C63 °F
11 km/h7 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
1 °C33 °F
17 °C63 °F
11 km/h7 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
3 °C38 °F
20 °C68 °F
12 km/h7 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
7 °C45 °F
23 °C74 °F
13 km/h8 mph
27 mm1.1 in
2 cm1 in
OctCurrent
9 °C49 °F
25 °C76 °F
13 km/h8 mph
70 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
11 °C52 °F
25 °C77 °F
13 km/h8 mph
128 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
13 °C56 °F
26 °C78 °F
13 km/h8 mph
143 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in