Mokopane climate
Mokopane (South Africa) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 21 °C69 °F, and about 488 mm19 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Mokopane climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3289 | 1864 | 2576 | 903.5 |
| Feb | 3189 | 1864 | 2576 | 652.6 |
| Mar | 3086 | 1661 | 2374 | 632.5 |
| Apr | 2781 | 1356 | 2069 | 331.3 |
| May | 2577 | 1049 | 1763 | 80.3 |
| Jun | 2272 | 744 | 1458 | 60.2 |
| Jul | 2271 | 643 | 1457 | 20.1 |
| Aug | 2678 | 947 | 1763 | 30.1 |
| Sep | 3085 | 1254 | 2169 | 100.4 |
| Oct | 3189 | 1559 | 2374 | 391.5 |
| Nov | 3189 | 1762 | 2475 | 793.1 |
| Dec | 3189 | 1864 | 2576 | 913.6 |
| Year | 3289 | 643 | 2169 | 48819 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59% | 57% | 6.8 | 13:29 |
| Feb | 59% | 55% | 6.4 | 12:56 |
| Mar | 60% | 47% | 5.8 | 12:17 |
| Apr | 59% | 40% | 4.9 | 11:33 |
| May | 51% | 22% | 4.6 | 10:57 |
| Jun | 51% | 21% | 4.1 | 10:39 |
| Jul | 48% | 19% | 4.4 | 10:46 |
| Aug | 42% | 20% | 5.1 | 11:17 |
| Sep | 40% | 23% | 6.0 | 11:59 |
| Oct | 46% | 41% | 6.5 | 12:42 |
| Nov | 53% | 57% | 6.7 | 13:20 |
| Dec | 58% | 63% | 6.6 | 13:37 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Mokopane is like
The warmest month is December, with an average high of 31 °C89 °F and a low of 18 °C64 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 22 °C71 °F and lows 6 °C43 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 10.8 °C19.4 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 488 mm19 in. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 53% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: May–September. The wettest month is December (91 mm3.6 in), the driest is July (2 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 40% in September to 60% in March. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 19%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in May to 10 km/h (6 mph) in October. Daylight lasts from about 10.6 hours in June to 13.6 hours in December.
Best time to visit Mokopane
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April–September: average highs of 22 °C71 °F to 30 °C85 °F with 2 mm0.1 in to 33 mm1.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is hot, with average highs of 32 °C89 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Mokopane
- Summer (December–February) — highs 3189 to 32 °C89 °F, lows around 18 °C64 °F, about 82 mm3.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (March–May) — highs 2577 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 1049 to 16 °C61 °F, about 35 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Winter (June–August) — highs 2271 to 26 °C78 °F, lows 643 to 9 °C47 °F, about 4 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (September–November) — highs 3085 to 31 °C89 °F, lows 1254 to 17 °C62 °F, about 43 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Mokopane compares
Compared with Polokwane, about 57 km to the northeast, Mokopane is on average 2 °C3.7 °F warmer and receives 8% less precipitation (488 mm19 in vs 530 mm21 in). The difference is largest in October (2.3 °C4.1 °F warmer).
Of the 49 places in South Africa covered by World Climates, Mokopane is the 8th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 46th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the South Africa climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Gaborone (Botswana, BSh), Catamarca (Argentina, BSh) and Bulawayo (Zimbabwe, BSh).
Nearby places
- Polokwane 57 km · 19 °C65 °F · 530 mm21 in
- Somaroboro 129 km · 18 °C65 °F · 603 mm24 in
- Emalahleni 188 km · 16 °C61 °F · 656 mm26 in
- Pretoria 191 km · 19 °C66 °F · 571 mm22 in
- Thohoyandou 205 km · 22 °C71 °F · 586 mm23 in
- Thembisa 215 km · 17 °C62 °F · 642 mm25 in
- Phalaborwa 218 km · 23 °C74 °F · 543 mm21 in
- Etwatwa 222 km · 17 °C62 °F · 626 mm25 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Mokopane?
December is the warmest month in Mokopane, with an average high of 31 °C (89 °F) and an average low of 18 °C (64 °F).
What is the coldest month in Mokopane?
July is the coldest month, with an average high of 22 °C (71 °F) and an average low of 6 °C (43 °F).
When does it rain the most in Mokopane?
December is the wettest month with about 91 mm (3.6 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Mokopane?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.