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Breyten, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Breyten is a small city in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 17,189. Elevation: 5,751 ft (1,753 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

17,189 Population 7/sq mi density
5,751 ft Elevation 1,753 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
28.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Breyten

Breyten

Breyten is a small farming town in Mpumalanga, South Africa. It is situated at the foot of Klipstapel, the highest point on the watershed between the westward-flowing Vaal River system and the eastward-flowing Olifants and Komati River systems. The town is located 25 km (15 mi) west of Chrissiesmeer, 30 km (19 mi) north of Ermelo, 32 km (20 mi) southwest of Carolina, and 35 km (21 mi) southeast of Hendrina. The main spoken languages are Zulu, Swati and Afrikaans.

People

Population17,189
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain28.3 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation5,751 ft (1,753 m)
Population17,189
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation5,751 ft (1,753 m)
Coordinates-26.3018°, 29.9870°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation28.3 inches (719 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Breyten

Breyten is a small city in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 17,189. The city sits at an elevation of 5,751 feet (1,753 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Breyten

Breyten has an average annual temperature of 15.5°C (60°F). The hottest month is Dec (19.9°C), the coldest is Jul (8.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 813 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.6°C / 67°F 8.5° / 31.2° 127.8
Feb 19.2°C / 67°F 9° / 30° 159.2
Mar 18.1°C / 65°F 9.1° / 29.4° 71.5
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 4.5° / 26.8° 69.7
May 12°C / 54°F 0.8° / 24.2° 21.0
Jun 8.3°C / 47°F -2.5° / 22.1° 14.3
Jul 8.1°C / 47°F -3.9° / 22.5° 10.5
Aug 11.8°C / 53°F -1.7° / 26.9° 5.8
Sep 15.7°C / 60°F 2° / 30.9° 36.6
Oct 18.1°C / 65°F 3.5° / 33.8° 62.5
Nov 19.7°C / 67°F 8° / 33.3° 85.8
Dec 19.9°C / 68°F 8.5° / 33.2° 148.7
Breyten enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,751 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

65°F Jan (19°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above South Africa avg
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,751 ft (1,753 m)
Area2,492.3 sq mi (6,455.1 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-26.3018°N, 29.9870°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.3"
26% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 27, 2022.

Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 108 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 98 km
Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 94 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 90 km
May 27, 2012 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa M4.4 125 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 68 km
Jun 2, 2006 19 km SSE of Delmas, South Africa M3.6 126 km
Oct 16, 1993 10 km ESE of Springs, South Africa M3.6 148 km
May 30, 2008 18 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa M3.6 75 km
Mar 19, 1993 20 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa M3.3 75 km
Aug 27, 2022 23 km E of Nigel, South Africa M3.1 128 km
Jun 25, 2022 29 km E of Delmas, South Africa M2.9 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (19°C) 5.0 in Warmest
February 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
March 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.3 in Coldest
July 48°F (9°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
November 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
December 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Breyten has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 48°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Breyten

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Masizakhe Secondary School - - - -
Siyazi Primary School - - - -
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Libraries in Breyten

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Wesselton Library0.0

Clinics in Breyten

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Breyten Municipal Clinic

Train Stations in Breyten

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Voorslag

Gas Stations in Breyten

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

No.1 filling station
Shell

Banks in Breyten

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FNB

Airports Near Breyten

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ermelo Airport-Medium Airport
Amersfoort Airport-Small Airport
Amsterdam Airport-Small Airport
Arnot Power Station Airport-Small Airport
Belfast Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bethal Airport-Small Airport
Carolina Airport-Small Airport
Forel Airport-Small Airport
Holbank Airport-Small Airport
Komati Power Station Airport-Small Airport
Middelburg Airport-Small Airport
Mooivlei Airport-Small Airport
New Scotland Airport-Small Airport
Pietersrus Airport-Small Airport
Pullenshope Hendrina Airport-Small Airport
Sappi / Ngodwana-Small Airport
Tutuka Power Station Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,753 m (5,752 ft)
Postal Code
2330

🇿🇦 About South Africa

Capital Pretoria
Population 57,779,622
Area 1,219,912 km²
GDP (USD) $381,440,724,491
GDP per capita $6,034
HDI 0.717
Life expectancy 66.1 years
Internet users 75.7%
Urban population 63.6%
Currency ZAR (Rand)
Languages Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Vend...
Calling code +27
TLD .za
Driving side left

Public Holidays in South Africa

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Mar 21 Human Rights Day Human Rights Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Family Day Family Day
Apr 27 Freedom Day Freedom Day
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
Jun 16 Youth Day Youth Day
Aug 10 National Women's Day National Women's Day
Sep 24 Heritage Day Heritage Day
Dec 16 Day of Reconciliation Day of Reconciliation
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Day of Goodwill St. Stephen's Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Breyten

What is the population of Breyten?

Breyten has a population of 17,189 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 2,492.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Breyten?

Breyten enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.3 inches.

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