Climate Insights for Penge

Sekhukhune District Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa

Hottest
December
30°C peak
Coldest
July
9°C low
Wettest
February
110mm rain
Best to Visit
January, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Penge is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 455mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 110mm of rainfall. Penge 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, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 20° Feb Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 20° Mar Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 19° Apr Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 16° May Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 13° Jun Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 9° Jul Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 9° Aug Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 12° Sep Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 15° Oct Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 17° Nov Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 18° Dec Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 20°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Penge vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°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: 70mm Feb Precipitation: 110mm Mar Precipitation: 38mm Apr Precipitation: 26mm May Precipitation: 14mm Jun Precipitation: 3mm Jul Precipitation: 5mm Aug Precipitation: 3mm Sep Precipitation: 12mm Oct Precipitation: 31mm Nov Precipitation: 54mm Dec Precipitation: 89mm
Precipitation

Penge is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 455mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 110mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3mm. That's 107mm 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

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Penge 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

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

3 days until Autumn

It is currently winter in Penge, which began on June 21, 2026. Penge 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 9°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 25°
Feb 25°
Mar 24°
Apr 22°
May 19°
Jun 16°
Jul 16°
Aug 19°
Sep 21°
Oct 22°
Nov 24°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Penge is during January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 31mm 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 Penge 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
30 °C
13 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
Feb
20 °C
30 °C
12 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
19 °C
30 °C
11 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
28 °C
11 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
May
13 °C
26 °C
10 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Jun
9 °C
24 °C
11 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Jul
9 °C
24 °C
11 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
26 °C
12 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
28 °C
13 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
28 °C
13 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
Nov
18 °C
29 °C
12 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
30 °C
12 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
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