Climate Insights for Trichardt

Gert Sibande District Municipality, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Hottest
December
-9°C peak
Coldest
July
-12°C low
Wettest
December
11mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Trichardt is cold. The average annual temperature is -11°C and approximately 82mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 11mm of rainfall. Trichardt 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, May, June. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 83cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -15° -10° -5° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -10° Average: -11° Min: -11° Feb Max: -10° Average: -11° Min: -12° Mar Max: -10° Average: -11° Min: -12° Apr Max: -9° Average: -11° Min: -12° May Max: -9° Average: -11° Min: -12° Jun Max: -9° Average: -11° Min: -12° Jul Max: -10° Average: -11° Min: -12° Aug Max: -10° Average: -11° Min: -12° Sep Max: -10° Average: -11° Min: -11° Oct Max: -10° Average: -11° Min: -11° Nov Max: -10° Average: -11° Min: -11° Dec Max: -9° Average: -10° Min: -12°
Max
Average
Min

Trichardt has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at -9°C with a mean of -10°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 9mm Snow: 9mm Feb Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 10mm Mar Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 11mm Apr Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 8mm May Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 5mm Jun Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 5mm Jul Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 5mm Aug Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 5mm Sep Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 6mm Oct Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 5mm Nov Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 11mm
Precipitation
Snow

Trichardt is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 82mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 11mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 3mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 83cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 11cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Trichardt 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 January, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

16 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Trichardt, which began on June 21, 2026. Trichardt 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 -9°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -12°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (16 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -11 to -10°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 14mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from -12 to -9°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 30mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -12 to -9°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 24mm for the entire season. Expect around 24cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -12 to -9°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 14mm for the entire season. Expect around 14cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential. Exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Trichardt 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-11 °C
-10 °C
6 km/h
9 mm
9 cm
Feb
-12 °C
-10 °C
5 km/h
10 mm
10 cm
Mar
-12 °C
-10 °C
5 km/h
11 mm
11 cm
Apr
-12 °C
-9 °C
5 km/h
8 mm
8 cm
May
-12 °C
-9 °C
5 km/h
5 mm
5 cm
Jun
-12 °C
-9 °C
4 km/h
5 mm
5 cm
Jul
-12 °C
-10 °C
4 km/h
5 mm
5 cm
Aug
-12 °C
-10 °C
4 km/h
5 mm
5 cm
Sep Current
-11 °C
-10 °C
4 km/h
6 mm
6 cm
Oct
-11 °C
-10 °C
4 km/h
5 mm
5 cm
Nov
-11 °C
-10 °C
4 km/h
3 mm
3 cm
Dec
-12 °C
-9 °C
4 km/h
11 mm
11 cm
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