Climate Insights for Tzaneen Airport

South Africa

Hottest
December
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
July
9°C low48°F low
Wettest
February
190 mm rain7.5 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Tzaneen Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 877 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 190 mm of rainfall. Tzaneen Airport 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 9°C.The climate in Tzaneen Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 34.5 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 7.5 in of rainfall. Tzaneen Airport 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 48°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°FebMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°MarMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 18°AprMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°MayMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 12°JunMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 9°JulMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 9°AugMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 11°SepMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 13°OctMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 15°NovMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°DecMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 66°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 67°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 64°FAprMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 59°FMayMax: 76°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°FJunMax: 73°FAverage: 60°FMin: 49°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 59°FMin: 48°FAugMax: 77°FAverage: 63°FMin: 51°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 56°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 70°FMin: 59°FNovMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 63°FDecMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 66°F
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Min

Tzaneen Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 28°C. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°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 April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Tzaneen Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 48°F to 83°F. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 48°F and an average of 59°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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 155mmFebPrecipitation: 190mmMarPrecipitation: 71mmAprPrecipitation: 54mmMayPrecipitation: 21mmJunPrecipitation: 9mmJulPrecipitation: 14mmAugPrecipitation: 19mmSepPrecipitation: 34mmOctPrecipitation: 56mmNovPrecipitation: 90mmDecPrecipitation: 164mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.1inFebPrecipitation: 7.5inMarPrecipitation: 2.8inAprPrecipitation: 2.1inMayPrecipitation: 0.8inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.5inAugPrecipitation: 0.7inSepPrecipitation: 1.3inOctPrecipitation: 2.2inNovPrecipitation: 3.5inDecPrecipitation: 6.4in
Precipitation

Tzaneen Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 877 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 73 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 190 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 9 mm. That's 181 mm less than February, 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.Tzaneen Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 34.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.9 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 7.5 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.4 in. That's 7.1 in less than February, 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: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Tzaneen Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6km/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.Tzaneen Airport 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 October, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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

Jan23°74°F
Feb23°74°F
Mar22°72°F
Apr20°68°F
May17°63°F
Jun15°60°F
Jul15°59°F
Aug17°63°F
Sep20°68°F
Oct21°70°F
Nov22°72°F
Dec23°74°F

The best time to visit Tzaneen Airport is during March, April, May, June, July, 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 41 mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Tzaneen Airport is during March, April, May, June, July, 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 1.6 in per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 83°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 Tzaneen Airport 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 Tzaneen Airport 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
19 °C66 °F
28 °C83 °F
8 km/h5 mph
155 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C67 °F
28 °C83 °F
7 km/h4 mph
190 mm7.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C64 °F
28 °C82 °F
6 km/h4 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C59 °F
26 °C79 °F
6 km/h4 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
12 °C53 °F
25 °C76 °F
6 km/h4 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
9 °C49 °F
23 °C73 °F
7 km/h4 mph
9 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
9 °C48 °F
23 °C73 °F
7 km/h4 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C51 °F
25 °C77 °F
7 km/h4 mph
19 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C56 °F
27 °C80 °F
7 km/h5 mph
34 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C59 °F
27 °C81 °F
8 km/h5 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
17 °C63 °F
28 °C82 °F
7 km/h4 mph
90 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C66 °F
28 °C83 °F
7 km/h4 mph
164 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in