Climate Insights for Pietersburg Civil

Capricorn District Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa

Hottest
October
28°C peak
Coldest
July
7°C low
Wettest
December
124mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Pietersburg Civil is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 578mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 124mm of rainfall. Pietersburg Civil 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: October, November, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 17° Feb Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 17° Mar Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 15° Apr Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 13° May Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 10° Jun Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 7° Jul Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 7° Aug Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 9° Sep Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 12° Oct Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 14° Nov Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 16° Dec Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 17°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Pietersburg Civil vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°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: 119mm Feb Precipitation: 102mm Mar Precipitation: 54mm Apr Precipitation: 33mm May Precipitation: 11mm Jun Precipitation: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 3mm Aug Precipitation: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 10mm Oct Precipitation: 35mm Nov Precipitation: 84mm Dec Precipitation: 124mm
Precipitation

Pietersburg Civil is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 578mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 48mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 124mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1mm. That's 123mm 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: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 15km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 18km/h Nov Wind Speed: 17km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Pietersburg Civil is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 18km/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 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 Pietersburg Civil, which began on June 21, 2026. Pietersburg Civil 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 October at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 7°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 22°
Feb 22°
Mar 21°
Apr 19°
May 16°
Jun 13°
Jul 13°
Aug 16°
Sep 19°
Oct 21°
Nov 22°
Dec 22°

The best time to visit Pietersburg Civil 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 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 33mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°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 Pietersburg Civil 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
27 °C
15 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
27 °C
14 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
25 °C
13 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
May
10 °C
24 °C
12 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Jun
7 °C
21 °C
13 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Jul
7 °C
21 °C
14 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
24 °C
15 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
27 °C
17 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
28 °C
18 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
28 °C
17 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Dec
17 °C
28 °C
16 km/h
124 mm
0 cm
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