Climate Insights for Philandersbron

Siyanda District Municipality, Northern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
December
36°C peak
Coldest
July
5°C low
Wettest
January
48mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Philandersbron is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 163mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 48mm of rainfall. Philandersbron 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 5°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 36° Average: 29° Min: 22° Feb Max: 36° Average: 29° Min: 21° Mar Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 19° Apr Max: 30° Average: 22° Min: 15° May Max: 27° Average: 18° Min: 10° Jun Max: 23° Average: 14° Min: 6° Jul Max: 23° Average: 13° Min: 5° Aug Max: 25° Average: 15° Min: 7° Sep Max: 29° Average: 20° Min: 11° Oct Max: 33° Average: 24° Min: 16° Nov Max: 35° Average: 27° Min: 18° Dec Max: 36° Average: 29° Min: 21°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Philandersbron vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 29°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 13°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 48mm Feb Precipitation: 28mm Mar Precipitation: 22mm Apr Precipitation: 20mm May Precipitation: 3mm Jun Precipitation: 7mm Jul Precipitation: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 2mm Sep Precipitation: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 4mm Nov Precipitation: 4mm Dec Precipitation: 25mm
Precipitation

Philandersbron is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 163mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 48mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0mm. That's 47mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 22km/h Feb Wind Speed: 20km/h Mar Wind Speed: 20km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 18km/h Jun Wind Speed: 18km/h Jul Wind Speed: 19km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 22km/h Nov Wind Speed: 23km/h Dec Wind Speed: 24km/h
Wind Speed

Philandersbron is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/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 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 19km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 19km/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 Philandersbron, which began on June 21, 2026. Philandersbron 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 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 5°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 29°
Feb 29°
Mar 27°
Apr 22°
May 18°
Jun 14°
Jul 13°
Aug 15°
Sep 20°
Oct 24°
Nov 27°
Dec 29°

The best time to visit Philandersbron is during April, May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 6mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Philandersbron 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
22 °C
36 °C
22 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
36 °C
20 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
19 °C
34 °C
20 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
30 °C
18 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
May
10 °C
27 °C
18 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Jun
6 °C
23 °C
18 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Jul
5 °C
23 °C
19 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
25 °C
20 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
29 °C
21 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
33 °C
22 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Nov
18 °C
35 °C
23 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
36 °C
24 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
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