Climate Insights for Lindley

Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality, Free State, South Africa

Hottest
February
30°C peak
Coldest
July
2°C low
Wettest
January
148mm rain
Best to Visit
February, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Lindley is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 731mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 148mm of rainfall. Lindley 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: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, June, 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: 29° Average: 22° Min: 17° Feb Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 16° Mar Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 14° Apr Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 11° May Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 6° Jun Max: 18° Average: 10° Min: 3° Jul Max: 17° Average: 9° Min: 2° Aug Max: 21° Average: 12° Min: 4° Sep Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 9° Oct Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 11° Nov Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 14° Dec Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Lindley vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, 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: 148mm Feb Precipitation: 48mm Mar Precipitation: 64mm Apr Precipitation: 59mm May Precipitation: 37mm Jun Precipitation: 17mm Jul Precipitation: 40mm Aug Precipitation: 2mm Sep Precipitation: 14mm Oct Precipitation: 67mm Nov Precipitation: 138mm Dec Precipitation: 94mm
Precipitation

Lindley is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 731mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 61mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 148mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2mm. That's 146mm less than January, 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: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Lindley 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 September, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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

52 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Lindley, which began on June 21, 2026. Lindley 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 February at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 2°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 220mm for the season, averaging 73mm 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 15 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 291mm for the season, averaging 97mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 160mm for the season, averaging 53mm 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 2 to 21°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 59mm over the season and a monthly average of 20mm. 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 22°
Feb 23°
Mar 21°
Apr 17°
May 12°
Jun 10°
Jul
Aug 12°
Sep 17°
Oct 19°
Nov 20°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit Lindley is during February, March, April, September, October and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 58mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures 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 Lindley 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
29 °C
3 km/h
148 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
30 °C
3 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
Mar
14 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
24 °C
3 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
May
6 °C
20 °C
3 km/h
37 mm
0 cm
Jun
3 °C
18 °C
3 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Jul
2 °C
17 °C
3 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
Aug Current
4 °C
21 °C
3 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
25 °C
4 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
27 °C
4 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
27 °C
4 km/h
138 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
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