Climate Insights for Sabalele

South Africa

Hottest
January
27°C peak81°F peak
Coldest
July
9°C low47°F low
Wettest
March
102 mm rain4 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Sabalele is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 791 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 102 mm of rainfall. Sabalele 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, February, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.The climate in Sabalele is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 31.2 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 4 in of rainfall. Sabalele 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, February, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 47°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 17°FebMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 17°MarMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°AprMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°MayMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°JunMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 9°JulMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 9°AugMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 9°SepMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 11°OctMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 12°NovMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 13°DecMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 71°FMin: 63°FFebMax: 80°FAverage: 71°FMin: 62°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°FAprMax: 76°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°FMayMax: 75°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FJunMax: 73°FAverage: 59°FMin: 48°FJulMax: 72°FAverage: 58°FMin: 47°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 59°FMin: 48°FSepMax: 74°FAverage: 61°FMin: 51°FOctMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°FNovMax: 76°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°FDecMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°F
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Min

Sabalele sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 27°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Sabalele sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 47°F to 81°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 47°F and an average of 58°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 98mmFebPrecipitation: 92mmMarPrecipitation: 102mmAprPrecipitation: 82mmMayPrecipitation: 38mmJunPrecipitation: 33mmJulPrecipitation: 17mmAugPrecipitation: 19mmSepPrecipitation: 61mmOctPrecipitation: 78mmNovPrecipitation: 81mmDecPrecipitation: 91mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.9inFebPrecipitation: 3.6inMarPrecipitation: 4inAprPrecipitation: 3.2inMayPrecipitation: 1.5inJunPrecipitation: 1.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.7inAugPrecipitation: 0.8inSepPrecipitation: 2.4inOctPrecipitation: 3.1inNovPrecipitation: 3.2inDecPrecipitation: 3.6in
Precipitation

Sabalele is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 791 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 66 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 102 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 17 mm. That's 85 mm less than March, 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.Sabalele is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 31.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.6 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 4 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.7 in. That's 3.3 in less than March, 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: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Sabalele is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Sabalele 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 July, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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

Jan22°71°F
Feb21°71°F
Mar21°70°F
Apr18°65°F
May17°62°F
Jun15°59°F
Jul15°58°F
Aug15°59°F
Sep16°61°F
Oct17°63°F
Nov19°65°F
Dec20°68°F

The best time to visit Sabalele is during January, February, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 67 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Sabalele is during January, February, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.6 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 47°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 Sabalele 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 Sabalele 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 °C63 °F
27 °C81 °F
11 km/h7 mph
98 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C62 °F
27 °C80 °F
10 km/h6 mph
92 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C61 °F
27 °C80 °F
10 km/h6 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C56 °F
24 °C76 °F
10 km/h6 mph
82 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
11 °C52 °F
24 °C75 °F
10 km/h6 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
9 °C48 °F
23 °C73 °F
12 km/h7 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
9 °C47 °F
22 °C72 °F
12 km/h8 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C48 °F
23 °C73 °F
11 km/h7 mph
19 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C51 °F
23 °C74 °F
11 km/h7 mph
61 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C53 °F
24 °C75 °F
11 km/h7 mph
78 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C56 °F
24 °C76 °F
11 km/h7 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C60 °F
26 °C78 °F
11 km/h7 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in