Climate Insights for Hendrina

Nkangala District Municipality, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Hottest
October
26°C peak
Coldest
July
3°C low
Wettest
November
163mm rain
Best to Visit
April, September, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Hendrina is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 770mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 163mm 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: October, February, 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: 20° Min: 15° Feb Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° Mar Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Apr Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 11° May Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 7° Jun Max: 19° Average: 11° Min: 5° Jul Max: 18° Average: 10° Min: 3° Aug Max: 22° Average: 13° Min: 5° Sep Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 10° Oct Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 12° Nov Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 14° Dec Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Hendrina vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 26°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 April and May, with a 4°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: 136mm Feb Precipitation: 105mm Mar Precipitation: 152mm Apr Precipitation: 13mm May Precipitation: 11mm Jun Precipitation: 6mm Jul Precipitation: 30mm Aug Precipitation: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 19mm Oct Precipitation: 49mm Nov Precipitation: 163mm Dec Precipitation: 84mm
Precipitation

Hendrina is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 770mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 163mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1mm. That's 161mm less than November, 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: 3km/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 March, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

52 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Hendrina, which began on June 21, 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 October at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 3°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 232mm for the season, averaging 77mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/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 324mm across the season with a monthly average of 108mm. 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. Precipitation is moderate at around 177mm for the season, averaging 59mm per month. 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 37mm 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 20°
Feb 20°
Mar 19°
Apr 17°
May 13°
Jun 11°
Jul 10°
Aug 13°
Sep 17°
Oct 19°
Nov 18°
Dec 19°

The best time to visit Hendrina is during April, September, October and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 41mm 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
15 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
136 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
26 °C
3 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
Mar
14 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
152 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
24 °C
3 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
May
7 °C
20 °C
3 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Jun
5 °C
19 °C
3 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Jul
3 °C
18 °C
3 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
Aug Current
5 °C
22 °C
3 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
25 °C
4 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
26 °C
4 km/h
49 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
24 °C
3 km/h
163 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
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