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Makhanda Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Makhanda has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Makhanda remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in February to a pleasant 22°C in the coolest month, July.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 8°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Makhanda experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 614 mm yearly. The climate in Makhanda shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in February, with an average of 75 mm of precipitation over 9 rainy days.

In contrast, May offers drier and sunnier days, with around 25 mm of rainfall over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Makhanda Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Makhanda

Mon   Jan 13
23°C | 13°C
E 6 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Tue   Jan 14
27°C | 15°C
S 7 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Wed   Jan 15
17°C | 10°C
SW 6 m/s
7.4 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Makhanda in South Africa

During the months of April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Makhanda?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Makhanda?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Makhanda?
    February tops the wettest month list with 75 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Makhanda?
    May is the driest month with 25 mm of precipitation.

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