Climate Insights for Polokwane Municipal Airfield

South Africa

Hottest
October
27°C peak81°F peak
Coldest
July
6°C low43°F low
Wettest
December
132 mm rain5.2 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Polokwane Municipal Airfield is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 620 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 132 mm of rainfall. Polokwane Municipal Airfield 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: October, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Polokwane Municipal Airfield is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 24.4 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 5.2 in of rainfall. Polokwane Municipal Airfield 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: October, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 43°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 17°FebMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 17°MarMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°AprMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 13°MayMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 9°JunMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 7°JulMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 6°AugMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 9°SepMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 12°OctMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 14°NovMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 15°DecMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 17°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 80°FAverage: 71°FMin: 62°FFebMax: 80°FAverage: 71°FMin: 63°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FAprMax: 77°FAverage: 65°FMin: 55°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 60°FMin: 49°FJunMax: 70°FAverage: 56°FMin: 44°FJulMax: 69°FAverage: 55°FMin: 43°FAugMax: 75°FAverage: 61°FMin: 48°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 67°FMin: 54°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 68°FMin: 57°FNovMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 60°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 71°FMin: 62°F
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Temperatures in Polokwane Municipal Airfield vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 13°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 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Polokwane Municipal Airfield vary considerably across the year, with a 38°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 68°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 55°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 122mmFebPrecipitation: 118mmMarPrecipitation: 49mmAprPrecipitation: 34mmMayPrecipitation: 14mmJunPrecipitation: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 3mmAugPrecipitation: 2mmSepPrecipitation: 8mmOctPrecipitation: 43mmNovPrecipitation: 95mmDecPrecipitation: 132mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.8inFebPrecipitation: 4.6inMarPrecipitation: 1.9inAprPrecipitation: 1.3inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.3inOctPrecipitation: 1.7inNovPrecipitation: 3.7inDecPrecipitation: 5.2in
Precipitation

Polokwane Municipal Airfield is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 620 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 132 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 2 mm. That's 131 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.Polokwane Municipal Airfield is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 5.2 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.1 in. That's 5.2 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: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Polokwane Municipal Airfield is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/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 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Polokwane Municipal Airfield 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 October, 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

Jan22°71°F
Feb22°71°F
Mar21°69°F
Apr18°65°F
May16°60°F
Jun13°56°F
Jul13°55°F
Aug16°61°F
Sep19°67°F
Oct20°68°F
Nov21°70°F
Dec22°71°F

The best time to visit Polokwane Municipal Airfield is during March, April, May, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 35 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Polokwane Municipal Airfield is during March, April, May, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 43°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 Polokwane Municipal Airfield 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 Polokwane Municipal Airfield 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
17 °C62 °F
27 °C80 °F
10 km/h6 mph
122 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C63 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h6 mph
118 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C60 °F
27 °C80 °F
8 km/h5 mph
49 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C55 °F
25 °C77 °F
8 km/h5 mph
34 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
9 °C49 °F
23 °C73 °F
8 km/h5 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
7 °C44 °F
21 °C70 °F
8 km/h5 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
6 °C43 °F
21 °C69 °F
9 km/h5 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C48 °F
24 °C75 °F
10 km/h6 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C54 °F
27 °C80 °F
11 km/h7 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C57 °F
27 °C81 °F
11 km/h7 mph
43 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
15 °C60 °F
27 °C80 °F
10 km/h6 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
17 °C62 °F
27 °C81 °F
10 km/h6 mph
132 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in