Harrismith Climate by Month
The temperature in Harrismith varies moderately throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to pleasant.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Harrismith experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in January to a pleasant 18°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 3°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Harrismith has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 921 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Harrismith shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in December, with an average of 166 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 11 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
The best time of year to visit Harrismith in South Africa
During the months of January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December 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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January and December.
Yes, the months of May, June and July are very dry.
January has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 166 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 11 mm of precipitation.
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