When is the best time to go to Tzaneen

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Tzaneen, 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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Tzaneen weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Tzaneen 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

Tzaneen January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 108mm 8.2hrs 14.2hrs

Tzaneen's weather in January is typically hot and damp in nature.

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

January is in the summer in Tzaneen 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 Tzaneen with around 108mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Tzaneen weather in January »

February

Tzaneen February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 108mm 7.9hrs 13.7hrs

February in Tzaneen is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

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

February is in the summer in Tzaneen 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 Tzaneen with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Tzaneen weather in February »

March

Tzaneen March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 80mm 8hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Tzaneen is characteristically warm, humid and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Tzaneen and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Tzaneen with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Tzaneen weather in March »

April

Tzaneen April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 38mm 8.3hrs 12.3hrs

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

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Tzaneen and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Tzaneen with around 38mm 1.5 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Tzaneen weather in April »

May

Tzaneen May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 15mm 9.3hrs 11.8hrs

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Tzaneen and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Tzaneen with around 15mm 0.6 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.

Tzaneen weather in May »

June

Tzaneen June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 9mm 9.3hrs 14.2hrs

The climate in Tzaneen during June can be summarized as mild and very dry.

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

June is in the winter in Tzaneen and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Tzaneen with around 9mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

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

Tzaneen weather in June »

July

Tzaneen July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 6mm 9.6hrs 13.7hrs

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

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

July is in the winter in Tzaneen and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Tzaneen with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Tzaneen weather in July »

August

Tzaneen August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 8mm 9.7hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Tzaneen is characteristically mild and very dry.

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

August is in the winter in Tzaneen and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Tzaneen with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Tzaneen weather in August »

September

Tzaneen September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 23mm 9.6hrs 12.3hrs

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

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

September is in the spring in Tzaneen and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Tzaneen with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Tzaneen weather in September »

October

Tzaneen October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 58mm 8.7hrs 11.8hrs

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

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Tzaneen.

October is in the spring in Tzaneen and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Tzaneen with around 58mm 2.3 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Tzaneen weather in October »

November

Tzaneen November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 94mm 8.2hrs 14.2hrs

Tzaneen's weather in November is typically warm and a little damp in nature.

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

November is in the spring in Tzaneen and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Tzaneen with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Tzaneen weather in November »

December

Tzaneen December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 112mm 8.2hrs 13.7hrs

December in Tzaneen is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

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

December is in the summer in Tzaneen 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 Tzaneen with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Tzaneen weather in December »

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Tzaneen weather stats

Tzaneen weather statistics
Hottest month: January 28.2°C 82.8°F
Driest month: July 6mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: July 9.6hrs
Coldest month: June 21°C 69.8°F
Wettest month: December 112mm 4.4ins
Warmest sea: February 26.1°C 79°F
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