Climate Insights for Phomolong

Lejweleputswa District Municipality, Free State, South Africa

Hottest
December
29°C peak
Coldest
July
1°C low
Wettest
January
112mm rain
Best to Visit
February, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Phomolong is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 615mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 112mm of rainfall. Phomolong 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, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 1°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 16° Feb Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 16° Mar Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 14° Apr Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 10° May Max: 22° Average: 13° Min: 6° Jun Max: 19° Average: 10° Min: 2° Jul Max: 19° Average: 10° Min: 1° Aug Max: 22° Average: 13° Min: 4° Sep Max: 26° Average: 17° Min: 8° Oct Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 12° Nov Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 13° Dec Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Phomolong vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 112mm Feb Precipitation: 98mm Mar Precipitation: 62mm Apr Precipitation: 66mm May Precipitation: 18mm Jun Precipitation: 10mm Jul Precipitation: 10mm Aug Precipitation: 9mm Sep Precipitation: 17mm Oct Precipitation: 45mm Nov Precipitation: 67mm Dec Precipitation: 101mm
Precipitation

Phomolong is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 615mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 112mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 9mm. That's 103mm 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: 19km/h Feb Wind Speed: 18km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 15km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 21km/h Nov Wind Speed: 22km/h Dec Wind Speed: 21km/h
Wind Speed

Phomolong 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 November, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 17km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 16km/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 Phomolong, which began on June 21, 2026. Phomolong 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 22°
Feb 22°
Mar 20°
Apr 17°
May 13°
Jun 10°
Jul 10°
Aug 13°
Sep 17°
Oct 20°
Nov 21°
Dec 22°

The best time to visit Phomolong is during February, March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 59mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 1°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 Phomolong 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
16 °C
29 °C
19 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
28 °C
18 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
14 °C
27 °C
17 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Apr
10 °C
24 °C
16 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
May
6 °C
22 °C
14 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Jun
2 °C
19 °C
15 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Jul
1 °C
19 °C
16 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Aug
4 °C
22 °C
18 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
26 °C
21 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
28 °C
21 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
Nov
13 °C
29 °C
22 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
29 °C
21 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
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