Climate Insights for Winnie Mandela

Lejweleputswa District Municipality, Free State, South Africa

Hottest
June
30°C peak
Coldest
July
16°C low
Wettest
December
33mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Winnie Mandela is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 117mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Winnie Mandela 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: June, September, May. The coldest months are July, June, May, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 25° Average: 24° Min: 24° Feb Max: 24° Average: 23° Min: 23° Mar Max: 23° Average: 23° Min: 23° Apr Max: 22° Average: 22° Min: 22° May Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 19° Jun Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 16° Jul Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 16° Aug Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 19° Sep Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 24° Oct Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Nov Max: 27° Average: 27° Min: 26° Dec Max: 27° Average: 27° Min: 26°
Max
Average
Min

Winnie Mandela sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 30°C. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 7mm Feb Precipitation: 17mm Mar Precipitation: 15mm Apr Precipitation: 1mm May Precipitation: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 28mm Oct Precipitation: 10mm Nov Precipitation: 6mm Dec Precipitation: 33mm
Precipitation

Winnie Mandela is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 117mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 33mm of rainfall. September and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0mm. That's 33mm 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/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: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Winnie Mandela 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 January, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4km/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 3km/h in winter, 4km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 4km/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 Winnie Mandela, which began on June 21, 2026. Winnie Mandela 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 June at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 16°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (16 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 29°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 44mm 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 23 to 27°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 56mm over the season and a monthly average of 19mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 19 to 28°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 16mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 16 to 30°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 1mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 24°
Feb 23°
Mar 23°
Apr 22°
May 24°
Jun 23°
Jul 22°
Aug 24°
Sep 27°
Oct 26°
Nov 27°
Dec 27°

The best time to visit Winnie Mandela is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 5mm per month. 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 Winnie Mandela 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
24 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Mar
23 °C
23 °C
5 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Apr
22 °C
22 °C
5 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
30 °C
3 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
19 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
24 °C
29 °C
6 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Nov
26 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Dec
26 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
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