Climate Insights for Viljoenskroon

Fezile Dabi District Municipality, Free State, South Africa

Hottest
Dezember
30°C peak
Coldest
Juli
2°C low
Wettest
Dezember
101mm rain
Best to Visit
Januar, Februar, März
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Viljoenskroon is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 564mm of precipitation falls per year. Dezember is the wettest month, receiving around 101mm of rainfall. Viljoenskroon 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, Januar, November. The coldest months are Juli, Juni, August, when temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 17° Feb Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 17° Mar Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 15° Apr Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 11° May Max: 23° Average: 14° Min: 6° Jun Max: 20° Average: 11° Min: 3° Jul Max: 20° Average: 10° Min: 2° Aug Max: 23° Average: 14° Min: 5° Sep Max: 27° Average: 18° Min: 10° Oct Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 13° Nov Max: 30° Average: 22° Min: 14° Dec Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 17°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Viljoenskroon vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Dezember, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. Juli is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 10°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°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: 93mm Feb Precipitation: 87mm Mar Precipitation: 52mm Apr Precipitation: 54mm May Precipitation: 18mm Jun Precipitation: 9mm Jul Precipitation: 10mm Aug Precipitation: 5mm Sep Precipitation: 12mm Oct Precipitation: 44mm Nov Precipitation: 79mm Dec Precipitation: 101mm
Precipitation

Viljoenskroon is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 564mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 47mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 101mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 5mm. That's 96mm 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: 18km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed

Viljoenskroon is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 16km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

2 days until Autumn

It is currently winter in Viljoenskroon, which began on June 21, 2026. Viljoenskroon 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 2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 2 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 30°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 136mm over the season and a monthly average of 45mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 281mm for the season, averaging 94mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 123mm over the season and a monthly average of 41mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 23°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 24mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 16km/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 21°
Apr 18°
May 14°
Jun 11°
Jul 10°
Aug 14°
Sep 18°
Oct 21°
Nov 22°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit Viljoenskroon is during Januar, Februar, März, April, September, Oktober and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 60mm per month. By contrast, Dezember can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while Juli is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°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 Viljoenskroon 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
30 °C
18 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
29 °C
17 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
29 °C
16 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
25 °C
15 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
May
6 °C
23 °C
13 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Jun
3 °C
20 °C
14 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Jul
2 °C
20 °C
15 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Aug
5 °C
23 °C
18 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
27 °C
20 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
29 °C
20 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
30 °C
20 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Dec
17 °C
30 °C
20 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
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