Climate Insights for Phaweni

The climate in Phaweni is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 690mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 164mm of rainfall. Phaweni 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, November, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Phaweni sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 31°C. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Phaweni is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 690mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 164mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 7mm. That's 156mm 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.

Phaweni is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Phaweni, which began on June 21, 2026. Phaweni 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The best time to visit Phaweni is during March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 27mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Phaweni 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.