Climate Insights for Motetema

, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Hottest
Febbraio
32°C peak
Coldest
Luglio
6°C low
Wettest
Dicembre
88mm rain
Best to Visit
Marzo, Aprile, Maggio
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Motetema is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 423mm of precipitation falls per year. Dicembre is the wettest month, receiving around 88mm of rainfall. Motetema 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: Febbraio, Gennaio, Dicembre. The coldest months are Luglio, Giugno, Agosto, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 20° Feb Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 20° Mar Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 18° Apr Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 15° May Max: 26° Average: 18° Min: 11° Jun Max: 23° Average: 14° Min: 7° Jul Max: 23° Average: 14° Min: 6° Aug Max: 27° Average: 18° Min: 10° Sep Max: 30° Average: 22° Min: 14° Oct Max: 31° Average: 23° Min: 16° Nov Max: 31° Average: 24° Min: 18° Dec Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 20°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Motetema vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Febbraio, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. Luglio is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 72mm Feb Precipitation: 63mm Mar Precipitation: 35mm Apr Precipitation: 26mm May Precipitation: 15mm Jun Precipitation: 2mm Jul Precipitation: 6mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 9mm Oct Precipitation: 38mm Nov Precipitation: 67mm Dec Precipitation: 88mm
Precipitation

Motetema is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 423mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 35mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 88mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0mm. That's 88mm 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 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 16km/h Oct Wind Speed: 17km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed

Motetema is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 17km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

3 days until Autumn

It is currently winter in Motetema, which began on June 21, 2026. Motetema 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 Febbraio at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Luglio near 6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 26°
Feb 26°
Mar 25°
Apr 21°
May 18°
Jun 14°
Jul 14°
Aug 18°
Sep 22°
Oct 23°
Nov 24°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Motetema 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 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 27mm per month. By contrast, Febbraio can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while Luglio is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°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 Motetema 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
20 °C
32 °C
13 km/h
72 mm
0 cm
Feb
20 °C
32 °C
13 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
18 °C
31 °C
13 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
28 °C
11 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
May
11 °C
26 °C
10 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Jun
7 °C
23 °C
10 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Jul
6 °C
23 °C
11 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep
14 °C
30 °C
16 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
31 °C
17 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
Nov
18 °C
31 °C
15 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
31 °C
14 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
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