Climate Insights for Swalluwnest

Gert Sibande District Municipality, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Hottest
Dezember
25°C peak
Coldest
Juli
5°C low
Wettest
Januar
145mm rain
Best to Visit
März, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Swalluwnest is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 803mm of precipitation falls per year. Januar is the wettest month, receiving around 145mm of rainfall. Swalluwnest 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, Januar. The coldest months are Juli, Juni, August, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Feb Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 15° Mar Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Apr Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 11° May Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 8° Jun Max: 19° Average: 11° Min: 5° Jul Max: 19° Average: 11° Min: 5° Aug Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 7° Sep Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 9° Oct Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 11° Nov Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 12° Dec Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Swalluwnest sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 25°C. Dezember is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 19°C. Juli is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, 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: 145mm Feb Precipitation: 139mm Mar Precipitation: 81mm Apr Precipitation: 53mm May Precipitation: 25mm Jun Precipitation: 7mm Jul Precipitation: 8mm Aug Precipitation: 10mm Sep Precipitation: 25mm Oct Precipitation: 65mm Nov Precipitation: 111mm Dec Precipitation: 134mm
Precipitation

Swalluwnest is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 803mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 67mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 145mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 7mm. That's 138mm 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 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: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Swalluwnest is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/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 Swalluwnest, which began on June 21, 2026. Swalluwnest 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Juli near 5°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 2 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 201mm for the season, averaging 67mm 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 14 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 417mm across the season with a monthly average of 139mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 8 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 159mm for the season, averaging 53mm per month. 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 5 to 21°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 25mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 19°
Feb 19°
Mar 18°
Apr 16°
May 13°
Jun 11°
Jul 11°
Aug 13°
Sep 16°
Oct 17°
Nov 18°
Dec 19°

The best time to visit Swalluwnest is during März, April, September and Oktober, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 56mm per month. By contrast, Dezember can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 25°C, while Juli is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°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 Swalluwnest 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
25 °C
12 km/h
145 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
25 °C
12 km/h
139 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
13 °C
24 °C
11 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
22 °C
12 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
May
8 °C
21 °C
11 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
Jun
5 °C
19 °C
13 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Jul
5 °C
19 °C
13 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
21 °C
14 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
23 °C
15 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
23 °C
14 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
24 °C
13 km/h
111 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
25 °C
13 km/h
134 mm
0 cm
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