Climate Insights for Sabie

South Africa

Hottest
December
25°C peak76°F peak
Coldest
July
5°C low42°F low
Wettest
December
231 mm rain9.1 in rain
Best to Visit
April, September, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Sabie is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1,158 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 231 mm of rainfall. Sabie 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, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.The climate in Sabie is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 45.6 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 9.1 in of rainfall. Sabie 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, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 42°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°FebMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°MarMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 14°AprMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 12°MayMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 8°JunMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 6°JulMax: 19°Average: 11°Min: 5°AugMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 7°SepMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 10°OctMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 11°NovMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°DecMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 15°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°FFebMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°FMarMax: 76°FAverage: 65°FMin: 58°FAprMax: 72°FAverage: 62°FMin: 53°FMayMax: 69°FAverage: 57°FMin: 47°FJunMax: 66°FAverage: 53°FMin: 42°FJulMax: 66°FAverage: 53°FMin: 42°FAugMax: 71°FAverage: 57°FMin: 45°FSepMax: 74°FAverage: 61°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 74°FAverage: 63°FMin: 52°FNovMax: 75°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°FDecMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°F
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Sabie sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 25°C. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Sabie sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 42°F to 76°F. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 67°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 53°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 197mmFebPrecipitation: 213mmMarPrecipitation: 107mmAprPrecipitation: 85mmMayPrecipitation: 35mmJunPrecipitation: 12mmJulPrecipitation: 15mmAugPrecipitation: 13mmSepPrecipitation: 34mmOctPrecipitation: 73mmNovPrecipitation: 145mmDecPrecipitation: 231mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7.7inFebPrecipitation: 8.4inMarPrecipitation: 4.2inAprPrecipitation: 3.3inMayPrecipitation: 1.4inJunPrecipitation: 0.5inJulPrecipitation: 0.6inAugPrecipitation: 0.5inSepPrecipitation: 1.3inOctPrecipitation: 2.9inNovPrecipitation: 5.7inDecPrecipitation: 9.1in
Precipitation

Sabie is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,158 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 96 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 231 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 12 mm. That's 219 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.Sabie is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 45.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.8 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 9.1 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.5 in. That's 8.6 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Sabie is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.Sabie is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan19°67°F
Feb19°67°F
Mar19°65°F
Apr16°62°F
May14°57°F
Jun12°53°F
Jul11°53°F
Aug14°57°F
Sep16°61°F
Oct17°63°F
Nov18°65°F
Dec19°67°F

The best time to visit Sabie is during April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 64 mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 25°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Sabie is during April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.5 in per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 76°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 42°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 Sabie 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 Sabie 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
15 °C59 °F
24 °C76 °F
7 km/h4 mph
197 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
15 °C60 °F
24 °C76 °F
6 km/h4 mph
213 mm8.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
14 °C58 °F
24 °C76 °F
6 km/h3 mph
107 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
12 °C53 °F
22 °C72 °F
5 km/h3 mph
85 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
8 °C47 °F
21 °C69 °F
5 km/h3 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
6 °C42 °F
19 °C66 °F
6 km/h4 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
5 °C42 °F
19 °C66 °F
6 km/h4 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C45 °F
21 °C71 °F
7 km/h4 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
24 °C74 °F
7 km/h4 mph
34 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C52 °F
23 °C74 °F
7 km/h4 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C56 °F
24 °C75 °F
6 km/h4 mph
145 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C59 °F
25 °C76 °F
6 km/h4 mph
231 mm9.1 in
0 cm0 in