Climate Insights for Thubelihle

Nkangala District Municipality, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Hottest
February
27°C peak
Coldest
July
4°C low
Wettest
March
211mm rain
Best to Visit
April, September, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Thubelihle is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 791mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 211mm of rainfall. Thubelihle 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, October, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 15° Feb Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° Mar Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 14° Apr Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 11° May Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 8° Jun Max: 19° Average: 11° Min: 5° Jul Max: 18° Average: 10° Min: 4° Aug Max: 23° Average: 14° Min: 6° Sep Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 11° Oct Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 12° Nov Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Dec Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Thubelihle vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 125mm Feb Precipitation: 104mm Mar Precipitation: 211mm Apr Precipitation: 12mm May Precipitation: 12mm Jun Precipitation: 7mm Jul Precipitation: 30mm Aug Precipitation: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 19mm Oct Precipitation: 41mm Nov Precipitation: 148mm Dec Precipitation: 80mm
Precipitation

Thubelihle is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 791mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 66mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 211mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1mm. That's 209mm less than March, 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

Thubelihle 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 Thubelihle, which began on June 21, 2026. Thubelihle 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 4°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 11 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 208mm for the season, averaging 69mm 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 15 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 309mm across the season with a monthly average of 103mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 8 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 235mm for the season, averaging 78mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 23°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 38mm 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 21°
Feb 21°
Mar 20°
Apr 18°
May 13°
Jun 11°
Jul 10°
Aug 14°
Sep 18°
Oct 20°
Nov 19°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Thubelihle is during April, September, October and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 38mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°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 Thubelihle 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
26 °C
3 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Mar
14 °C
26 °C
3 km/h
211 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
May
8 °C
20 °C
3 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Jun
5 °C
19 °C
3 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Jul
4 °C
18 °C
3 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
Aug Current
6 °C
23 °C
3 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
25 °C
4 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
27 °C
4 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
148 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
26 °C
3 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
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