Climate Insights for Phuthaditjhaba

South Africa

Hottest
January
24°C peak75°F peak
Coldest
July
0°C low32°F low
Wettest
December
183 mm rain7.2 in rain
Best to Visit
March, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Phuthaditjhaba is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1,021 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 183 mm of rainfall. Phuthaditjhaba 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 0°C. Light snow can occur between June and October.The climate in Phuthaditjhaba is temperate. The average annual temperature is 56°F and approximately 40.2 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 7.2 in of rainfall. Phuthaditjhaba 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 32°F. Light snow can occur between June and October.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°FebMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 13°MarMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 11°AprMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 8°MayMax: 19°Average: 10°Min: 4°JunMax: 16°Average: 7°Min: 1°JulMax: 16°Average: 7°Min: 0°AugMax: 18°Average: 10°Min: 2°SepMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 6°OctMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 8°NovMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°DecMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 12°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 75°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FFebMax: 74°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FMarMax: 73°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FAprMax: 68°FAverage: 56°FMin: 46°FMayMax: 65°FAverage: 50°FMin: 39°FJunMax: 61°FAverage: 45°FMin: 33°FJulMax: 61°FAverage: 45°FMin: 32°FAugMax: 65°FAverage: 50°FMin: 36°FSepMax: 71°FAverage: 57°FMin: 43°FOctMax: 72°FAverage: 59°FMin: 46°FNovMax: 73°FAverage: 61°FMin: 50°FDecMax: 74°FAverage: 63°FMin: 54°F
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Temperatures in Phuthaditjhaba vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 18°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°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 Phuthaditjhaba vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 75°F with a mean of 64°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 32°F and an average of 45°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°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: 172mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 153mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 82mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 2mmAugPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 3mmSepPrecipitation: 36mmSnow: 4mmOctPrecipitation: 89mmSnow: 2mmNovPrecipitation: 144mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 183mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.8inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 5.7inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 7.2inSnow (in): 0in
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Phuthaditjhaba is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,021 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 85 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 183 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 12 mm. That's 172 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. Light snowfall can occur between June and October, totalling around 11cm annually. September is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Phuthaditjhaba is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 7.2 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.5 in. That's 6.8 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. Light snowfall can occur between June and October, totalling around 4in annually. September is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Phuthaditjhaba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8km/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.Phuthaditjhaba is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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

Jan18°64°F
Feb18°64°F
Mar16°62°F
Apr13°56°F
May10°50°F
Jun7°45°F
Jul7°45°F
Aug10°50°F
Sep14°57°F
Oct15°59°F
Nov16°61°F
Dec17°63°F

The best time to visit Phuthaditjhaba is during March and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 91 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 24°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 0°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Phuthaditjhaba is during March and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 60°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.6 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 75°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 32°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Phuthaditjhaba 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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 Phuthaditjhaba 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. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
13 °C55 °F
24 °C75 °F
9 km/h6 mph
172 mm6.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
13 °C55 °F
23 °C74 °F
9 km/h5 mph
153 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
11 °C52 °F
23 °C73 °F
9 km/h5 mph
93 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
8 °C46 °F
20 °C68 °F
9 km/h5 mph
82 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
4 °C39 °F
19 °C65 °F
8 km/h5 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
1 °C33 °F
16 °C61 °F
10 km/h6 mph
12 mm0.5 in
1 cm1 in
Jul
0 °C32 °F
16 °C61 °F
11 km/h7 mph
12 mm0.5 in
2 cm1 in
Aug
2 °C36 °F
18 °C65 °F
11 km/h7 mph
23 mm0.9 in
3 cm1 in
Sep
6 °C43 °F
21 °C71 °F
12 km/h7 mph
36 mm1.4 in
4 cm2 in
OctCurrent
8 °C46 °F
22 °C72 °F
11 km/h7 mph
89 mm3.5 in
2 cm1 in
Nov
10 °C50 °F
23 °C73 °F
11 km/h7 mph
144 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
12 °C54 °F
23 °C74 °F
10 km/h6 mph
183 mm7.2 in
0 cm0 in