Climate Insights for Lukwatini

Gert Sibande District Municipality, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Hottest
February
26°C peak
Coldest
July
5°C low
Wettest
January
129mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Lukwatini is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 740mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 129mm of rainfall. Lukwatini 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: February, December, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 16° Feb Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 16° Mar Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° Apr Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 12° May Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 8° Jun Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 5° Jul Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 5° Aug Max: 23° Average: 14° Min: 7° Sep Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 10° Oct Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 12° Nov Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Dec Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Lukwatini vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 129mm Feb Precipitation: 125mm Mar Precipitation: 72mm Apr Precipitation: 53mm May Precipitation: 26mm Jun Precipitation: 6mm Jul Precipitation: 9mm Aug Precipitation: 10mm Sep Precipitation: 24mm Oct Precipitation: 59mm Nov Precipitation: 103mm Dec Precipitation: 121mm
Precipitation

Lukwatini is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 740mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 129mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 6mm. That's 123mm less than January, 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 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 14km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Lukwatini is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 11km/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.

Seasons

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

3 days until Autumn

It is currently winter in Lukwatini, which began on June 21, 2026. Lukwatini 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 February at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 5°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 20°
Feb 21°
Mar 20°
Apr 17°
May 15°
Jun 12°
Jul 12°
Aug 14°
Sep 17°
Oct 18°
Nov 19°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Lukwatini is during March, April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 52mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. 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 Lukwatini 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
16 °C
26 °C
12 km/h
129 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
26 °C
11 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
26 °C
11 km/h
72 mm
0 cm
Apr
12 °C
24 °C
11 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
May
8 °C
22 °C
11 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Jun
5 °C
20 °C
12 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Jul
5 °C
20 °C
12 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
23 °C
13 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
24 °C
14 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
25 °C
14 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
25 °C
13 km/h
103 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
26 °C
12 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
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