Climate Insights for Theunissen

The climate in Theunissen is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 524mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 80mm of rainfall. Theunissen 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, December, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Temperatures in Theunissen vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°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 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Theunissen is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 524mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 80mm of rainfall. November and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 4mm. That's 76mm 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.

Theunissen 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 November, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Theunissen, which began on June 21, 2026. Theunissen 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 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 2°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Theunissen is during March, April, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 46mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while July 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.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Theunissen 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.