Climate Insights for Wesselsbron

Lejweleputswa District Municipality, Free State, South Africa

Hottest
August
34°C peak
Coldest
May
17°C low
Wettest
July
33mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Wesselsbron is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 188mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Wesselsbron 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: August, September, June. The coldest months are May, June, October, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 26° Feb Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 25° Mar Max: 25° Average: 24° Min: 24° Apr Max: 25° Average: 24° Min: 24° May Max: 20° Average: 18° Min: 17° Jun Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 21° Jul Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Aug Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 23° Sep Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 24° Oct Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Nov Max: 27° Average: 27° Min: 26° Dec Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 26°
Max
Average
Min

Wesselsbron sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 34°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. May is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 3mm Feb Precipitation: 7mm Mar Precipitation: 10mm Apr Precipitation: 19mm May Precipitation: 33mm Jun Precipitation: 19mm Jul Precipitation: 33mm Aug Precipitation: 20mm Sep Precipitation: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 19mm Nov Precipitation: 8mm Dec Precipitation: 15mm
Precipitation

Wesselsbron is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 188mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 16mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 33mm of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 1mm. That's 31mm less than July, 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/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Wesselsbron is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 1km/h in winter, 4km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

16 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Wesselsbron, which began on June 21, 2026. Wesselsbron 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 August at around 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in May near 17°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (16 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 22 to 34°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 28mm 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 25 to 27°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 26mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 17 to 25°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 62mm over the season and a monthly average of 21mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 21 to 34°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 72mm over the season and a monthly average of 24mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 26°
Feb 25°
Mar 24°
Apr 24°
May 18°
Jun 26°
Jul 26°
Aug 27°
Sep 28°
Oct 26°
Nov 27°
Dec 26°

The best time to visit Wesselsbron is during March, April and May, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 21mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Wesselsbron 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
26 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Feb
25 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Mar
24 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Apr
24 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
May
17 °C
20 °C
5 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
32 °C
1 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
34 °C
2 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
24 °C
34 °C
2 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
31 °C
4 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Nov
26 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Dec
26 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
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