Makhonjwa Mountains
South Africa UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Makhonjwa Mountains are a mountain range in Mpumalanga, South Africa. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is part of the Barberton Greenstone Belt and reaches an elevation of 1,800 m. It is one of the 23 sights of South Africa featured on this site and is the 17th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from December to February, with daily highs around 28 °C. The coolest months are June and July, when daily highs reach about 15 °C and lows can drop to 3 °C. Rainfall is relatively consistent throughout the year, ranging from about 24 mm in September to 45 mm in March, April, and October.
George Airport is the nearest airport, located 76 km away. The mountains are 1,040 km from Pretoria.
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 28 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 31 | 29 | 45 | 45 | 37 | 28 | 32 | 37 | 24 | 45 | 42 | 38 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
