Climate Insights for Tsolo

OR Tambo District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
Januar
26°C peak
Coldest
Juli
6°C low
Wettest
Dezember
137mm rain
Best to Visit
September, Oktober
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Tsolo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1001mm of precipitation falls per year. Dezember is the wettest month, receiving around 137mm of rainfall. Tsolo 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: Januar, Februar, 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: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° Feb Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 16° Mar Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 15° Apr Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 12° May Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 10° Jun Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 7° Jul Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 6° Aug Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 7° Sep Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 9° Oct Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 11° Nov Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 12° Dec Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Tsolo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 26°C. The warmest month is Januar, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. Juli is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, 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: 137mm Feb Precipitation: 135mm Mar Precipitation: 119mm Apr Precipitation: 105mm May Precipitation: 34mm Jun Precipitation: 19mm Jul Precipitation: 21mm Aug Precipitation: 28mm Sep Precipitation: 56mm Oct Precipitation: 95mm Nov Precipitation: 115mm Dec Precipitation: 137mm
Precipitation

Tsolo is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1001mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 83mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 137mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 19mm. That's 118mm 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 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: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 16km/h Oct Wind Speed: 17km/h Nov Wind Speed: 17km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Tsolo is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 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. 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 Tsolo, which began on June 21, 2026. Tsolo 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 Januar at around 26°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 9 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 266mm for the season, averaging 89mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 410mm across the season with a monthly average of 137mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 258mm for the season, averaging 86mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 6 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 68mm over the season and a monthly average of 23mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/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 17°
May 15°
Jun 12°
Jul 12°
Aug 14°
Sep 15°
Oct 16°
Nov 17°
Dec 19°

The best time to visit Tsolo is during September and Oktober, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 75mm per month. By contrast, Januar can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while Juli is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tsolo 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
16 km/h
137 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
26 °C
15 km/h
135 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
25 °C
14 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Apr
12 °C
23 °C
13 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
May
10 °C
22 °C
12 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Jun
7 °C
20 °C
14 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Jul
6 °C
20 °C
15 km/h
21 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
22 °C
16 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
22 °C
16 km/h
56 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
23 °C
17 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
23 °C
17 km/h
115 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
25 °C
16 km/h
137 mm
0 cm
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