Climate Insights for Maluti

Alfred Nzo District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hottest
January
25°C peak
Coldest
July
-2°C low
Wettest
February
162mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Maluti is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 895mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 162mm of rainfall. Maluti 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: January, December, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between May and November.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 12° Feb Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 12° Mar Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 10° Apr Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 7° May Max: 18° Average: 9° Min: 2° Jun Max: 17° Average: 7° Min: -1° Jul Max: 16° Average: 7° Min: -2° Aug Max: 18° Average: 9° Min: 0° Sep Max: 22° Average: 13° Min: 4° Oct Max: 23° Average: 14° Min: 6° Nov Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 9° Dec Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 11°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Maluti vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 18°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, 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: 143mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 162mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 70mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 5mm Aug Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 7mm Sep Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 5mm Nov Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 153mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Maluti is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 895mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 162mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 3mm. That's 159mm less than February, 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. Light snowfall can occur between May and November, totalling around 25cm annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Maluti is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 2km/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

3 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Maluti, which began on March 20, 2026. Maluti 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 January at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -2°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 4 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 203mm for the season, averaging 68mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 459mm across the season with a monthly average of 153mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 2 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 195mm for the season, averaging 65mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -2 to 18°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 38mm for the entire season. Expect around 12cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Maluti 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
12 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
143 mm
0 cm
Feb
12 °C
24 °C
2 km/h
162 mm
0 cm
Mar
10 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Apr
7 °C
20 °C
2 km/h
70 mm
1 cm
May
2 °C
18 °C
2 km/h
23 mm
2 cm
Jun Current
-1 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Jul
-2 °C
16 °C
2 km/h
11 mm
5 cm
Aug
0 °C
18 °C
3 km/h
24 mm
7 cm
Sep
4 °C
22 °C
3 km/h
27 mm
1 cm
Oct
6 °C
23 °C
3 km/h
75 mm
5 cm
Nov
9 °C
24 °C
2 km/h
101 mm
3 cm
Dec
11 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
153 mm
0 cm
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