Climate Insights for Steelpoort

, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Hottest
Februar
28°C peak
Coldest
Juli
6°C low
Wettest
Dezember
123mm rain
Best to Visit
Januar, Februar, März
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Steelpoort is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 558mm of precipitation falls per year. Dezember is the wettest month, receiving around 123mm of rainfall. Steelpoort 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: Februar, Januar, März. The coldest months are Juli, Juni, August, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 17° Feb Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 18° Mar Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 16° Apr Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 13° May Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 9° Jun Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 6° Jul Max: 22° Average: 13° Min: 6° Aug Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 9° Sep Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 12° Oct Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 14° Nov Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° Dec Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 17°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Steelpoort vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Februar, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. Juli is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°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: 85mm Feb Precipitation: 86mm Mar Precipitation: 49mm Apr Precipitation: 34mm May Precipitation: 18mm Jun Precipitation: 3mm Jul Precipitation: 6mm Aug Precipitation: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 13mm Oct Precipitation: 50mm Nov Precipitation: 90mm Dec Precipitation: 123mm
Precipitation

Steelpoort is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 558mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 46mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 123mm of rainfall. November and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1mm. That's 121mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 14km/h Oct Wind Speed: 15km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Steelpoort is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10km/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 Steelpoort, which began on June 21, 2026. Steelpoort 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 Februar at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Juli near 6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 2 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 153mm for the season, averaging 51mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 294mm for the season, averaging 98mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 28°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 101mm over the season and a monthly average of 34mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 6 to 24°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 10mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/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 23°
Mar 22°
Apr 19°
May 16°
Jun 13°
Jul 13°
Aug 16°
Sep 19°
Oct 21°
Nov 21°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit Steelpoort is during Januar, Februar, März, April, Mai, August, September, Oktober and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 47mm per month. By contrast, Juli can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°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 Steelpoort 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
28 °C
12 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
Feb
18 °C
28 °C
12 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
16 °C
28 °C
11 km/h
49 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
26 °C
11 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
May
9 °C
24 °C
10 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Jun
6 °C
21 °C
11 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Jul
6 °C
22 °C
12 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
24 °C
13 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
27 °C
14 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
27 °C
15 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
90 mm
0 cm
Dec
17 °C
28 °C
12 km/h
123 mm
0 cm
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