Climate Insights for Tshiame

Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality, Free State, South Africa

Hottest
February
27°C peak
Coldest
July
1°C low
Wettest
January
215mm rain
Best to Visit
February, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Tshiame is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 884mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 215mm of rainfall. Tshiame 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 1°C. Light snow can occur between June and September.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 15° Feb Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 15° Mar Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 13° Apr Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 10° May Max: 19° Average: 12° Min: 5° Jun Max: 17° Average: 9° Min: 3° Jul Max: 16° Average: 8° Min: 1° Aug Max: 20° Average: 11° Min: 3° Sep Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 8° Oct Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 10° Nov Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 12° Dec Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Tshiame vary considerably across the year, with a 26°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 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 8°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 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 215mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 85mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 73mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 3mm Jul Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 4mm Aug Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 73mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 157mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Tshiame is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 884mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 74mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 215mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 5mm. That's 210mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between June and September, totalling around 8cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

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: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Tshiame 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. 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 Tshiame, which began on June 21, 2026. Tshiame 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 1°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 260mm for the season, averaging 87mm 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 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 393mm across the season with a monthly average of 131mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 153mm for the season, averaging 51mm 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 1 to 20°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 78mm over the season and a monthly average of 26mm. Expect around 7cm 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.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 20°
Feb 20°
Mar 19°
Apr 16°
May 12°
Jun
Jul
Aug 11°
Sep 15°
Oct 17°
Nov 18°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Tshiame is during February, March, 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 66mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 1°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 Tshiame 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
15 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
215 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
Mar
13 °C
26 °C
3 km/h
73 mm
0 cm
Apr
10 °C
24 °C
3 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
May
5 °C
19 °C
3 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
Jun
3 °C
17 °C
3 km/h
17 mm
3 cm
Jul
1 °C
16 °C
4 km/h
56 mm
4 cm
Aug Current
3 °C
20 °C
3 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
30 mm
1 cm
Oct
10 °C
25 °C
4 km/h
73 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
25 °C
4 km/h
157 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
26 °C
3 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
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