Climate Insights for Tshitereke

The climate in Tshitereke is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 710mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 220mm of rainfall. Tshitereke 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, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Temperatures in Tshitereke vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Tshitereke is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 710mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 59mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 220mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3mm. That's 217mm less than December, 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.

Tshitereke 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 January, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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.

It is currently winter in Tshitereke, which began on June 21, 2026. Tshitereke 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 9°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Tshitereke is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 27mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tshitereke 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.