Petersburg Climate by Month
The climate in Petersburg is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Petersburg, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in January to a moderate 17°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 4°C in July.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Petersburg receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 624 mm. The seasons in Petersburg, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 89 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 8 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 24 mm over 4 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.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 Petersburg in South Africa
During the months of April, May, 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:
January has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 89 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 24 mm of precipitation.
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