Climate Insights for Philippolis

Xhariep District Municipality, Free State, South Africa

Hottest
January
31°C peak
Coldest
July
3°C low
Wettest
February
71mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Philippolis is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 428mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 71mm of rainfall. Philippolis 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 3°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 31° Average: 24° Min: 17° Feb Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 16° Mar Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 14° Apr Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 10° May Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 7° Jun Max: 18° Average: 10° Min: 4° Jul Max: 17° Average: 9° Min: 3° Aug Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 4° Sep Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 8° Oct Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 11° Nov Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 13° Dec Max: 31° Average: 24° Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Philippolis vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°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: 68mm Feb Precipitation: 71mm Mar Precipitation: 55mm Apr Precipitation: 58mm May Precipitation: 19mm Jun Precipitation: 13mm Jul Precipitation: 12mm Aug Precipitation: 7mm Sep Precipitation: 16mm Oct Precipitation: 22mm Nov Precipitation: 35mm Dec Precipitation: 52mm
Precipitation

Philippolis is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 428mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 36mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 71mm of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 7mm. That's 64mm 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 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: 21km/h Jul Wind Speed: 21km/h Aug Wind Speed: 23km/h Sep Wind Speed: 25km/h Oct Wind Speed: 25km/h Nov Wind Speed: 26km/h Dec Wind Speed: 27km/h
Wind Speed

Philippolis is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/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 27km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 8km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 22km/h in winter, 25km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 21km/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 Philippolis, which began on June 21, 2026. Philippolis 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 31°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 24°
Feb 23°
Mar 21°
Apr 17°
May 14°
Jun 10°
Jul
Aug 12°
Sep 16°
Oct 19°
Nov 22°
Dec 24°

The best time to visit Philippolis is during January, 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 47mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures 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 Philippolis 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
17 °C
31 °C
24 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
30 °C
22 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
14 °C
28 °C
22 km/h
55 mm
0 cm
Apr
10 °C
24 °C
20 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
May
7 °C
21 °C
19 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Jun
4 °C
18 °C
21 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Jul
3 °C
17 °C
21 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Aug
4 °C
20 °C
23 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
24 °C
25 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
27 °C
25 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
Nov
13 °C
29 °C
26 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
31 °C
27 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
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