When is the best time to go to Nelspruit

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Nelspruit, South Africa. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Nelspruit weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Nelspruit are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Nelspruit January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 122mm 8.3hrs 14.4hrs

January is a wet month in Nelspruit and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nelspruit for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Nelspruit and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Nelspruit with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Nelspruit weather in January »

February

Nelspruit February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 113mm 8.2hrs 13.7hrs

February in Nelspruit is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nelspruit for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Nelspruit and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Nelspruit with around 113mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Nelspruit weather in February »

March

Nelspruit March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 92mm 8.2hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Nelspruit is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nelspruit.

March is in the fall / autumn in Nelspruit and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Nelspruit with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Nelspruit weather in March »

April

Nelspruit April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 58mm 8.4hrs 12.3hrs

Nelspruit's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Nelspruit, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Nelspruit and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Nelspruit with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Nelspruit weather in April »

May

Nelspruit May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 17mm 9.3hrs 11.7hrs

May is a dry month in Nelspruit and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nelspruit, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Nelspruit and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Nelspruit with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Nelspruit weather in May »

June

Nelspruit June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 12mm 9.4hrs 14.4hrs

Nelspruit's weather in June is typically mild and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nelspruit, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Nelspruit and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Nelspruit with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Nelspruit weather in June »

July

Nelspruit July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 10mm 9.8hrs 13.7hrs

July in Nelspruit is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nelspruit, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Nelspruit and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Nelspruit with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Nelspruit weather in July »

August

Nelspruit August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 12mm 9.8hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Nelspruit is characteristically mild and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nelspruit, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Nelspruit and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Nelspruit with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Nelspruit weather in August »

September

Nelspruit September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 31mm 9.2hrs 12.3hrs

Nelspruit's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Nelspruit, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Nelspruit and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Nelspruit with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Nelspruit weather in September »

October

Nelspruit October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 76mm 8.3hrs 11.7hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Nelspruit and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nelspruit.

October is in the spring in Nelspruit and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Nelspruit with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Nelspruit weather in October »

November

Nelspruit November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 117mm 8hrs 14.4hrs

The weather in November in Nelspruit is characteristically warm and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nelspruit for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Nelspruit and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Nelspruit with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Nelspruit weather in November »

December

Nelspruit December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 138mm 8.1hrs 13.7hrs

December in Nelspruit is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nelspruit for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Nelspruit and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Nelspruit with around 138mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Nelspruit weather in December »

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Nelspruit weather stats

Nelspruit weather statistics
Hottest month: January 28.2°C 82.8°F
Driest month: July 10mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: July 9.8hrs
Coldest month: June 21.8°C 71.2°F
Wettest month: December 138mm 5.4ins
Warmest sea: February 26°C 78.8°F
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