Climate Overview
The climate in Nongoma is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 644mm of precipitation falls per year. Febbraio is the wettest month, receiving around 105mm of rainfall. Nongoma 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: Gennaio, Febbraio, Marzo. The coldest months are Luglio, Giugno, Agosto, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.
Temperature
Nongoma sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 30°C. The warmest month is Gennaio, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. Luglio is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Nongoma is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 644mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 54mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 105mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 11mm. That's 94mm 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
Nongoma is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
3 days until Autumn
It is currently winter in Nongoma, which began on June 21, 2026. Nongoma 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 Gennaio at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Luglio near 11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Nongoma is during Gennaio, Marzo, Aprile, Maggio, Giugno, Luglio, Agosto, Settembre, Ottobre, Novembre and Dicembre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 49mm per month. 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 Nongoma 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.