Climate Insights for Perdekop

Gert Sibande District Municipality, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Hottest
December
25°C peak
Coldest
July
3°C low
Wettest
December
156mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Perdekop is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 771mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 156mm of rainfall. Perdekop 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, February, January. 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: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Feb Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Mar Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Apr Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 10° May Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 7° Jun Max: 18° Average: 10° Min: 3° Jul Max: 18° Average: 10° Min: 3° Aug Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 6° Sep Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 9° Oct Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 10° Nov Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 12° Dec Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Perdekop vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 129mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 70mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 58mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 2mm Oct Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 156mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Perdekop is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 771mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 156mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 5mm. That's 151mm 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 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 18km/h Jul Wind Speed: 19km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed

Perdekop 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 September, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 16km/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

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

3 days until Autumn

It is currently winter in Perdekop, which began on June 21, 2026. Perdekop 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 25°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 19°
Feb 19°
Mar 18°
Apr 15°
May 13°
Jun 10°
Jul 10°
Aug 13°
Sep 16°
Oct 17°
Nov 18°
Dec 19°

The best time to visit Perdekop is during March, April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 59mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 25°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 Perdekop 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
14 °C
25 °C
16 km/h
129 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
25 °C
16 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
13 °C
24 °C
16 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
Apr
10 °C
22 °C
16 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
May
7 °C
20 °C
16 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Jun
3 °C
18 °C
18 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Jul
3 °C
18 °C
19 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Aug
6 °C
21 °C
20 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
24 °C
21 km/h
25 mm
2 cm
Oct
10 °C
24 °C
20 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
25 °C
20 km/h
111 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
25 °C
19 km/h
156 mm
0 cm
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