Climate Insights for Rouxville

Xhariep District Municipality, Free State, South Africa

Hottest
December
29°C peak
Coldest
July
0°C low
Wettest
January
154mm rain
Best to Visit
October, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Rouxville is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 857mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 154mm of rainfall. Rouxville 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 0°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 14° Feb Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 14° Mar Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 12° Apr Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 8° May Max: 20° Average: 11° Min: 4° Jun Max: 17° Average: 8° Min: 1° Jul Max: 17° Average: 8° Min: 0° Aug Max: 20° Average: 10° Min: 2° Sep Max: 24° Average: 15° Min: 6° Oct Max: 26° Average: 18° Min: 9° Nov Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 11° Dec Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Rouxville vary considerably across the year, with a 29°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 21°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 8°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°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 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 154mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 136mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 107mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 105mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 122mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Rouxville is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 857mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 154mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 13mm. That's 141mm 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: 17km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 21km/h Dec Wind Speed: 21km/h
Wind Speed

Rouxville 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 21km/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 7km/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 Rouxville, which began on June 21, 2026. Rouxville 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 0°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 6 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 156mm for the season, averaging 52mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 412mm across the season with a monthly average of 137mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 4 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 243mm for the season, averaging 81mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 0 to 20°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 47mm over the season and a monthly average of 16mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 21°
Feb 20°
Mar 19°
Apr 15°
May 11°
Jun
Jul
Aug 10°
Sep 15°
Oct 18°
Nov 19°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit Rouxville is during October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 64mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 0°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 Rouxville 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
14 °C
29 °C
17 km/h
154 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
27 °C
16 km/h
136 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
12 °C
26 °C
16 km/h
107 mm
0 cm
Apr
8 °C
22 °C
15 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
May
4 °C
20 °C
14 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
Jun
1 °C
17 °C
16 km/h
16 mm
1 cm
Jul
0 °C
17 °C
16 km/h
18 mm
1 cm
Aug
2 °C
20 °C
18 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Sep
6 °C
24 °C
21 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
26 °C
20 km/h
49 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
27 °C
21 km/h
78 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
29 °C
21 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
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