Climate Insights for Tshandama

Vhembe District Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa

Hottest
Dezember
30°C peak
Coldest
Juli
10°C low
Wettest
Februar
155mm rain
Best to Visit
März, April, Mai
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Tshandama is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 608mm of precipitation falls per year. Februar is the wettest month, receiving around 155mm of rainfall. Tshandama 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, November, Januar. The coldest months are Juli, Juni, August, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° Feb Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° Mar Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 19° Apr Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° May Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 13° Jun Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 10° Jul Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 10° Aug Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 12° Sep Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 15° Oct Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 17° Nov Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 18° Dec Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 20°
Max
Average
Min

Tshandama sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 30°C. The warmest month is Dezember, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. Juli is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 107mm Feb Precipitation: 155mm Mar Precipitation: 53mm Apr Precipitation: 35mm May Precipitation: 13mm Jun Precipitation: 6mm Jul Precipitation: 6mm Aug Precipitation: 8mm Sep Precipitation: 19mm Oct Precipitation: 26mm Nov Precipitation: 60mm Dec Precipitation: 119mm
Precipitation

Tshandama is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 608mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 155mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 6mm. That's 149mm less than February, 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 17km/h Nov Wind Speed: 16km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Tshandama is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/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 Tshandama, which began on June 21, 2026. Tshandama 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 10°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 2 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 15 to 30°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 106mm over the season and a monthly average of 35mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 381mm across the season with a monthly average of 127mm. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 13 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 101mm over the season and a monthly average of 34mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 10 to 26°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 20mm 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 24°
Feb 24°
Mar 23°
Apr 21°
May 19°
Jun 16°
Jul 16°
Aug 19°
Sep 21°
Oct 23°
Nov 24°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Tshandama is during März, April, Mai, Juni, Juli, 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 25mm per month. By contrast, Dezember can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tshandama 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
20 °C
29 °C
16 km/h
107 mm
0 cm
Feb
20 °C
29 °C
15 km/h
155 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
19 °C
29 °C
14 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
May
13 °C
26 °C
12 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Jun
10 °C
24 °C
13 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Jul
10 °C
24 °C
13 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
26 °C
14 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
28 °C
15 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
29 °C
17 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Nov
18 °C
30 °C
16 km/h
60 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
30 °C
15 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
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