Climate Insights for Smithfield

Xhariep District Municipality, Free State, South Africa

Hottest
Dezember
30°C peak
Coldest
Juli
1°C low
Wettest
Januar
117mm rain
Best to Visit
März, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Smithfield is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 637mm of precipitation falls per year. Januar is the wettest month, receiving around 117mm of rainfall. Smithfield 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, Februar. The coldest months are Juli, Juni, 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: 30° Average: 23° Min: 15° Feb Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 15° Mar Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 13° Apr Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 9° May Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 5° Jun Max: 18° Average: 9° Min: 2° Jul Max: 18° Average: 9° Min: 1° Aug Max: 20° Average: 11° Min: 3° Sep Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 7° Oct Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 10° Nov Max: 29° Average: 20° Min: 12° Dec Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Smithfield vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Dezember, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. Juli is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 9°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 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 12mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 12mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Smithfield is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 637mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 53mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 117mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 8mm. That's 109mm 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: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 18km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 18km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 22km/h Oct Wind Speed: 21km/h Nov Wind Speed: 22km/h Dec Wind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed

Smithfield is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 15km/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

2 days until Autumn

It is currently winter in Smithfield, which began on June 21, 2026. Smithfield 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Juli near 1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 2 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 7 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 112mm over the season and a monthly average of 37mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 309mm across the season with a monthly average of 103mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 184mm for the season, averaging 61mm per month. 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 1 to 20°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 32mm 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 23°
Feb 21°
Mar 20°
Apr 16°
May 13°
Jun
Jul
Aug 11°
Sep 16°
Oct 19°
Nov 20°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit Smithfield is during März, April, September, Oktober, November and Dezember, 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, Juli can be quite cold with temperatures 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 Smithfield 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
15 °C
30 °C
19 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
29 °C
17 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
13 °C
27 °C
18 km/h
78 mm
0 cm
Apr
9 °C
23 °C
16 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
May
5 °C
21 °C
15 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Jun
2 °C
18 °C
17 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Jul
1 °C
18 °C
18 km/h
12 mm
1 cm
Aug
3 °C
20 °C
20 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Sep
7 °C
24 °C
22 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
27 °C
21 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
29 °C
22 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
30 °C
22 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
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