Climate Insights for Piet Plessis

Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality, North West, South Africa

Hottest
December
33°C peak
Coldest
July
3°C low
Wettest
December
72mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Piet Plessis is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 399mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 72mm of rainfall. Piet Plessis 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 3°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 19° Feb Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 19° Mar Max: 31° Average: 23° Min: 16° Apr Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 12° May Max: 25° Average: 16° Min: 7° Jun Max: 22° Average: 12° Min: 3° Jul Max: 22° Average: 12° Min: 3° Aug Max: 26° Average: 16° Min: 6° Sep Max: 30° Average: 20° Min: 11° Oct Max: 32° Average: 24° Min: 14° Nov Max: 33° Average: 25° Min: 16° Dec Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 19°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Piet Plessis vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 12°C. The average daily temperature swing is 17°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, 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: 70mm Feb Precipitation: 65mm Mar Precipitation: 45mm Apr Precipitation: 53mm May Precipitation: 7mm Jun Precipitation: 9mm Jul Precipitation: 4mm Aug Precipitation: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 8mm Oct Precipitation: 22mm Nov Precipitation: 42mm Dec Precipitation: 72mm
Precipitation

Piet Plessis is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 399mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 33mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 72mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1mm. That's 71mm less than December, 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 18km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 15km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed

Piet Plessis is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 20km/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 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

3 days until Autumn

It is currently winter in Piet Plessis, which began on June 21, 2026. Piet Plessis 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 33°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 26°
Feb 25°
Mar 23°
Apr 19°
May 16°
Jun 12°
Jul 12°
Aug 16°
Sep 20°
Oct 24°
Nov 25°
Dec 26°

The best time to visit Piet Plessis is during March, April, May, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 26mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°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 Piet Plessis 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
19 °C
33 °C
18 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
Feb
19 °C
32 °C
17 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
16 °C
31 °C
16 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
Apr
12 °C
27 °C
15 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
May
7 °C
25 °C
14 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Jun
3 °C
22 °C
15 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Jul
3 °C
22 °C
16 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Aug
6 °C
26 °C
18 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
30 °C
20 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
32 °C
20 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
33 °C
20 km/h
42 mm
0 cm
Dec
19 °C
33 °C
20 km/h
72 mm
0 cm
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