Climate Insights for Hendrina

Nkangala District Municipality, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Hottest
November
25°C peak
Coldest
July
3°C low
Wettest
December
136mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Hendrina is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 700mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 136mm of rainfall. Hendrina 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: November, October, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 3°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: 25° Average: 19° Min: 13° Apr Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 11° May Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 7° Jun Max: 19° Average: 10° Min: 4° Jul Max: 19° Average: 10° Min: 3° Aug Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 6° Sep Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 9° Oct Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 11° Nov Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 13° Dec Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Hendrina vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between July and August, 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: 117mm Feb Precipitation: 104mm Mar Precipitation: 81mm Apr Precipitation: 50mm May Precipitation: 17mm Jun Precipitation: 3mm Jul Precipitation: 7mm Aug Precipitation: 3mm Sep Precipitation: 18mm Oct Precipitation: 64mm Nov Precipitation: 100mm Dec Precipitation: 136mm
Precipitation

Hendrina is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 700mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 136mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 3mm. That's 133mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Hendrina is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

3 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Hendrina, which began on March 20, 2026. Hendrina 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 November at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 3°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 182mm for the season, averaging 61mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/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 358mm across the season with a monthly average of 119mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 25°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 148mm over the season and a monthly average of 49mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 22°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 12mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/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 19°
Apr 16°
May 13°
Jun 10°
Jul 10°
Aug 14°
Sep 17°
Oct 18°
Nov 19°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Hendrina is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 63mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°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 Hendrina 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
3 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Mar
13 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
23 °C
3 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
May
7 °C
21 °C
3 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
4 °C
19 °C
3 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Jul
3 °C
19 °C
3 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Aug
6 °C
22 °C
4 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
25 °C
4 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
25 °C
4 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Nov
13 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
100 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
136 mm
0 cm
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