Climate Insights for Standerton

Gert Sibande District Municipality, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Hottest
Dezember
26°C peak
Coldest
Juli
3°C low
Wettest
Dezember
150mm rain
Best to Visit
Februar, März, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Standerton is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 718mm of precipitation falls per year. Dezember is the wettest month, receiving around 150mm of rainfall. Standerton 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, Februar, November. The coldest months are Juli, Juni, August, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° Feb Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° Mar Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 14° Apr Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 10° May Max: 22° Average: 13° Min: 7° Jun Max: 19° Average: 10° Min: 3° Jul Max: 19° Average: 10° Min: 3° Aug Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 6° Sep Max: 26° Average: 17° Min: 9° Oct Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 11° Nov Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 13° Dec Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Standerton vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Dezember, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. Juli is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. 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: 113mm Feb Precipitation: 97mm Mar Precipitation: 64mm Apr Precipitation: 58mm May Precipitation: 16mm Jun Precipitation: 6mm Jul Precipitation: 6mm Aug Precipitation: 3mm Sep Precipitation: 19mm Oct Precipitation: 71mm Nov Precipitation: 116mm Dec Precipitation: 150mm
Precipitation

Standerton is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 718mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 150mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3mm. That's 148mm 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 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 17km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 18km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 21km/h Nov Wind Speed: 21km/h Dec Wind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed

Standerton 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 September, averaging 21km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/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 Standerton, which began on June 21, 2026. Standerton 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Juli near 3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 2 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 206mm for the season, averaging 69mm 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 15 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 360mm across the season with a monthly average of 120mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 26°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 138mm over the season and a monthly average of 46mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 22°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 14mm 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 20°
Feb 20°
Mar 19°
Apr 16°
May 13°
Jun 10°
Jul 10°
Aug 14°
Sep 17°
Oct 19°
Nov 19°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Standerton is during Februar, März, April, September and Oktober, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 62mm per month. By contrast, Dezember can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while Juli is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°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 Standerton 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
26 °C
17 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
26 °C
17 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
14 °C
26 °C
16 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Apr
10 °C
23 °C
17 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
May
7 °C
22 °C
15 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Jun
3 °C
19 °C
17 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Jul
3 °C
19 °C
18 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Aug
6 °C
22 °C
20 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
26 °C
21 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
26 °C
21 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
Nov
13 °C
26 °C
21 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
26 °C
19 km/h
150 mm
0 cm
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