Climate Insights for Parys

Fezile Dabi District Municipality, Free State, South Africa

Hottest
December
29°C peak
Coldest
July
3°C low
Wettest
December
119mm rain
Best to Visit
February, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Parys is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 635mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 119mm of rainfall. Parys 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: December, January, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 17° Feb Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 16° Mar Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 15° Apr Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 11° May Max: 23° Average: 14° Min: 7° Jun Max: 20° Average: 11° Min: 3° Jul Max: 20° Average: 11° Min: 3° Aug Max: 23° Average: 14° Min: 6° Sep Max: 27° Average: 18° Min: 10° Oct Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 13° Nov Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 14° Dec Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Parys vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°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 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 118mm Feb Precipitation: 93mm Mar Precipitation: 60mm Apr Precipitation: 53mm May Precipitation: 19mm Jun Precipitation: 8mm Jul Precipitation: 7mm Aug Precipitation: 2mm Sep Precipitation: 12mm Oct Precipitation: 50mm Nov Precipitation: 94mm Dec Precipitation: 119mm
Precipitation

Parys is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 635mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 53mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 119mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2mm. That's 117mm 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: 18km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 15km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 19km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed

Parys 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 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap 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 Parys, which began on June 21, 2026. Parys 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 December at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 22°
Feb 22°
Mar 21°
Apr 17°
May 14°
Jun 11°
Jul 11°
Aug 14°
Sep 18°
Oct 21°
Nov 21°
Dec 22°

The best time to visit Parys is during February, March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 60mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°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 Parys 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
17 °C
29 °C
18 km/h
118 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
28 °C
17 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
28 °C
16 km/h
60 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
25 °C
15 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
May
7 °C
23 °C
14 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Jun
3 °C
20 °C
15 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Jul
3 °C
20 °C
16 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Aug
6 °C
23 °C
19 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
27 °C
20 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
29 °C
19 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
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