Climate Insights for Witbank

South Africa

Hottest
January
36°C peak97°F peak
Coldest
July
6°C low43°F low
Wettest
January
21 mm rain0.8 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Witbank is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 71 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 21 mm of rainfall. Witbank 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Witbank is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 2.8 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 0.8 in of rainfall. Witbank 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 43°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 36°Average: 28°Min: 20°FebMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 20°MarMax: 33°Average: 25°Min: 18°AprMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 15°MayMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 11°JunMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 7°JulMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 6°AugMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 7°SepMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 10°OctMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 14°NovMax: 33°Average: 24°Min: 16°DecMax: 34°Average: 26°Min: 18°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 97°FAverage: 82°FMin: 68°FFebMax: 96°FAverage: 82°FMin: 68°FMarMax: 92°FAverage: 78°FMin: 65°FAprMax: 85°FAverage: 72°FMin: 59°FMayMax: 79°FAverage: 65°FMin: 52°FJunMax: 71°FAverage: 57°FMin: 45°FJulMax: 70°FAverage: 56°FMin: 43°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 58°FMin: 45°FSepMax: 79°FAverage: 65°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 87°FAverage: 72°FMin: 57°FNovMax: 91°FAverage: 76°FMin: 61°FDecMax: 94°FAverage: 79°FMin: 64°F
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Temperatures in Witbank vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 13°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Witbank vary considerably across the year, with a 54°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 97°F and an average of 82°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 56°F. The average daily temperature swing is 28°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 21mmFebPrecipitation: 14mmMarPrecipitation: 8mmAprPrecipitation: 6mmMayPrecipitation: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 3mmJulPrecipitation: 2mmAugPrecipitation: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 5mmNovPrecipitation: 3mmDecPrecipitation: 3mm
Precipitation
0in1inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.8inFebPrecipitation: 0.6inMarPrecipitation: 0.3inAprPrecipitation: 0.2inMayPrecipitation: 0.1inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inOctPrecipitation: 0.2inNovPrecipitation: 0.1inDecPrecipitation: 0.1in
Precipitation

Witbank is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 71 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 21 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1 mm. 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.Witbank is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 2.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 0.8 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. 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/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Witbank is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Witbank is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6mph, 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

Jan28°82°F
Feb28°82°F
Mar25°78°F
Apr22°72°F
May18°65°F
Jun14°57°F
Jul13°56°F
Aug15°58°F
Sep18°65°F
Oct22°72°F
Nov24°76°F
Dec26°79°F

The best time to visit Witbank is during April, May, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 4 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Witbank is during April, May, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 97°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 43°F. 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 Witbank 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 Witbank 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
20 °C68 °F
36 °C97 °F
11 km/h7 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C68 °F
35 °C96 °F
10 km/h6 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C65 °F
33 °C92 °F
9 km/h6 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C59 °F
30 °C85 °F
9 km/h6 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
11 °C52 °F
26 °C79 °F
9 km/h6 mph
1 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
7 °C45 °F
22 °C71 °F
10 km/h6 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
6 °C43 °F
21 °C70 °F
10 km/h6 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C45 °F
23 °C73 °F
10 km/h6 mph
1 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
26 °C79 °F
11 km/h7 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C57 °F
30 °C87 °F
11 km/h7 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C61 °F
33 °C91 °F
12 km/h7 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C64 °F
34 °C94 °F
12 km/h7 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in