Climate Insights for Phuthaditjhaba

The climate in Phuthaditjhaba is cold. The average annual temperature is -9°C and approximately 156mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 27mm 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: December, November, October. The coldest months are March, April, February, when temperatures can drop to -20°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 156cm accumulating over the season.

Phuthaditjhaba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -20°C to -3°C. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at -3°C with a mean of -4°C. March brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -20°C and an average temperature of -17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Phuthaditjhaba is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 156mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 13mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 27mm of rainfall. September and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1mm. That's 26mm less than May, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 156cm accumulating over the season. May typically sees the most snow at around 27cm.

Phuthaditjhaba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 3km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently winter in Phuthaditjhaba, which began on June 21, 2026. Phuthaditjhaba 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 -3°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in March near -20°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (16 days from now).

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.