South AfricaWhat’s the climate like in Tzaneen?
The current climate in Tzaneen features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 23°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Tzaneen in recent years was 42°C in October 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 11°C in October 2023.
On average, Tzaneen receives 618 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Tzaneen?
The best time to visit Tzaneen for sunny weather is February through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Tzaneen. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Tzaneen
The climate table of Tzaneen shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 17 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 140 | 70 | 53 | 34 | 11 | 0,4 | 0,7 | 0,5 | 4,6 | 31 | 114 | 158 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 27°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in January, February, October, November and December
- Lowest temperature: 23°C in June and July
- Precipitation: 618 mm per year, averaging 52 mm per month
- Driest months: 0,4 mm in June, 0,5 mm in August and 0,7 mm in July
- Wettest months: 158 mm in December, 140 mm in January and 114 mm in November
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Average Temperature per Month in Tzaneen
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Tzaneen, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Tzaneen
This graph shows how much rainfall Tzaneen, South Africa, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Tzaneen
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Tzaneen, South Africa. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Tzaneen
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Tzaneen, South Africa. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Tzaneen
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Tzaneen, South Africa, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Tzaneen by month
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