Climate Insights for Petrusville

Pixley ka Seme District Municipality, Northern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
January
33°C peak
Coldest
July
2°C low
Wettest
January
54mm rain
Best to Visit
February, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Petrusville is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 336mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 54mm of rainfall. Petrusville 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: January, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 33° Average: 25° Min: 18° Feb Max: 31° Average: 24° Min: 17° Mar Max: 30° Average: 22° Min: 15° Apr Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 11° May Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 7° Jun Max: 18° Average: 10° Min: 3° Jul Max: 18° Average: 10° Min: 2° Aug Max: 21° Average: 12° Min: 4° Sep Max: 25° Average: 16° Min: 8° Oct Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 11° Nov Max: 30° Average: 22° Min: 13° Dec Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Petrusville vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 10°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°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: 54mm Feb Precipitation: 54mm Mar Precipitation: 44mm Apr Precipitation: 49mm May Precipitation: 16mm Jun Precipitation: 14mm Jul Precipitation: 9mm Aug Precipitation: 5mm Sep Precipitation: 13mm Oct Precipitation: 14mm Nov Precipitation: 26mm Dec Precipitation: 39mm
Precipitation

Petrusville is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 336mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 28mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 54mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 5mm. That's 49mm less than January, 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 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 24km/h Feb Wind Speed: 22km/h Mar Wind Speed: 22km/h Apr Wind Speed: 20km/h May Wind Speed: 19km/h Jun Wind Speed: 20km/h Jul Wind Speed: 20km/h Aug Wind Speed: 22km/h Sep Wind Speed: 24km/h Oct Wind Speed: 24km/h Nov Wind Speed: 26km/h Dec Wind Speed: 26km/h
Wind Speed

Petrusville is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 19km/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 21km/h in winter, 25km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 20km/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 Petrusville, which began on June 21, 2026. Petrusville 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 January at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 25°
Feb 24°
Mar 22°
Apr 17°
May 14°
Jun 10°
Jul 10°
Aug 12°
Sep 16°
Oct 20°
Nov 22°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Petrusville is during February, March, April, 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 34mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°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 Petrusville 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
18 °C
33 °C
24 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
31 °C
22 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
30 °C
22 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
25 °C
20 km/h
49 mm
0 cm
May
7 °C
22 °C
19 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Jun
3 °C
18 °C
20 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Jul
2 °C
18 °C
20 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Aug
4 °C
21 °C
22 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
25 °C
24 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
28 °C
24 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Nov
13 °C
30 °C
26 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
32 °C
26 km/h
39 mm
0 cm
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