Climate Overview
The climate in Mokgoba is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 746mm of precipitation falls per year. Febbraio is the wettest month, receiving around 170mm of rainfall. Mokgoba 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: Dicembre, Novembre, Febbraio. The coldest months are Luglio, Giugno, Agosto, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.
Temperature
Mokgoba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 27°C. The warmest month is Dicembre, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. Luglio is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Mokgoba is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 746mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 170mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 6mm. That's 164mm 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
Mokgoba 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 October, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10km/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
3 days until Autumn
It is currently winter in Mokgoba, which began on June 21, 2026. Mokgoba 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 Dicembre at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Luglio near 7°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Mokgoba is during Marzo, Aprile, Maggio, Agosto, Settembre, Ottobre and Novembre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 40mm per month. By contrast, Dicembre can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while Luglio is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°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 Mokgoba 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.