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Weather & Climate in Tzaneen, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tzaneen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 38.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,359 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,359 ft (719 m) |
| Area | 1,597.2 sq mi (4,136.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -23.8332°N, 30.1635°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 16, 2018 | 28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa | M4.5 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2016 | 25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa | M4.1 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | South Africa | M3.3 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa | M3.0 | 59 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 5.8 in |
Tzaneen has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 56°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.7").