Climate Insights for Sishen

John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality, Northern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
Dezember
33°C peak
Coldest
Juli
2°C low
Wettest
Januar
74mm rain
Best to Visit
Februar, März, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Sishen is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 329mm of precipitation falls per year. Januar is the wettest month, receiving around 74mm of rainfall. Sishen 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: Dezember, Januar, November. The coldest months are Juli, Juni, August, when temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 18° Feb Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 17° Mar Max: 31° Average: 23° Min: 15° Apr Max: 27° Average: 18° Min: 11° May Max: 25° Average: 15° Min: 6° Jun Max: 21° Average: 11° Min: 3° Jul Max: 21° Average: 11° Min: 2° Aug Max: 24° Average: 14° Min: 4° Sep Max: 28° Average: 18° Min: 8° Oct Max: 31° Average: 22° Min: 12° Nov Max: 33° Average: 24° Min: 14° Dec Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 17°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Sishen vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Dezember, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. Juli is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 11°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 5°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: 74mm Feb Precipitation: 53mm Mar Precipitation: 48mm Apr Precipitation: 42mm May Precipitation: 8mm Jun Precipitation: 8mm Jul Precipitation: 2mm Aug Precipitation: 3mm Sep Precipitation: 4mm Oct Precipitation: 12mm Nov Precipitation: 26mm Dec Precipitation: 48mm
Precipitation

Sishen is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 329mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 27mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 74mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2mm. That's 72mm 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: 18km/h Feb Wind Speed: 18km/h Mar Wind Speed: 18km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 17km/h Aug Wind Speed: 19km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 21km/h Dec Wind Speed: 21km/h
Wind Speed

Sishen 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 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

2 days until Autumn

It is currently winter in Sishen, which began on June 21, 2026. Sishen 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 Dezember at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Juli near 2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 2 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 33°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 42mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 33°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 175mm for the season, averaging 58mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 31°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 24°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 13mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 26°
Feb 25°
Mar 23°
Apr 18°
May 15°
Jun 11°
Jul 11°
Aug 14°
Sep 18°
Oct 22°
Nov 24°
Dec 26°

The best time to visit Sishen is during Februar, März, April, September, Oktober and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 31mm per month. By contrast, Dezember can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while Juli is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°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 Sishen 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
18 °C
33 °C
18 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
32 °C
18 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
31 °C
18 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
27 °C
17 km/h
42 mm
0 cm
May
6 °C
25 °C
16 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Jun
3 °C
21 °C
17 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Jul
2 °C
21 °C
17 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Aug
4 °C
24 °C
19 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
31 °C
20 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
33 °C
21 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Dec
17 °C
33 °C
21 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
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