Climate Insights for Volksrust

Gert Sibande District Municipality, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Hottest
January
25°C peak
Coldest
July
3°C low
Wettest
December
171mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Volksrust is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 877mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 171mm of rainfall. Volksrust 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 3°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Feb Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Mar Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Apr Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 11° May Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 6° Jun Max: 18° Average: 10° Min: 4° Jul Max: 18° Average: 10° Min: 3° Aug Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 6° Sep Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 9° Oct Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 10° Nov Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 12° Dec Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Volksrust vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°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 3°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: 132mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 127mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 134mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 171mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Volksrust is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 877mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 73mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 171mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 4mm. That's 168mm 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.

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: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Volksrust 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 August, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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

4 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Volksrust, which began on March 20, 2026. Volksrust 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 3°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 4 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 248mm for the season, averaging 83mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 430mm across the season with a monthly average of 143mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 177mm for the season, averaging 59mm 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 3 to 21°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 22mm 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 19°
Feb 19°
Mar 18°
Apr 16°
May 12°
Jun 10°
Jul 10°
Aug 13°
Sep 16°
Oct 17°
Nov 18°
Dec 19°

The best time to visit Volksrust is during March, April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 67mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 25°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°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 Volksrust 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
14 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
132 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
127 mm
0 cm
Mar
13 °C
24 °C
2 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
22 °C
3 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
May
6 °C
20 °C
2 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
4 °C
18 °C
3 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Jul
3 °C
18 °C
3 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Aug
6 °C
21 °C
3 km/h
11 mm
1 cm
Sep
9 °C
24 °C
3 km/h
31 mm
1 cm
Oct
10 °C
24 °C
3 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
134 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
171 mm
0 cm
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