Middelburg weather in November
In November, Middelburg sees average daytime highs of 25°C and overnight lows near 14°C, with 102 mm of rain across 14.3 wet days and about 13.3 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 34% of the time in November, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 hours at the start of November to 13 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Middelburg's 11th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Middelburg's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 25°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 14°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 102 mm
- 14.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 18 min
- 5:09 AM – 6:26 PM
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.46 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.1
- out of 10
Middelburg is town in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
- Founded
- 1864
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month.
A typical November day in Middelburg reaches about 25°C in the afternoon and slips back to 14°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 20°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs on par with October and on par with December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg low (°C) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 14 |
| 2 | 26 | 14 |
| 3 | 26 | 14 |
| 4 | 26 | 14 |
| 5 | 26 | 14 |
| 6 | 26 | 14 |
| 7 | 26 | 14 |
| 8 | 26 | 14 |
| 9 | 26 | 14 |
| 10 | 26 | 14 |
| 11 | 26 | 14 |
| 12 | 25 | 14 |
| 13 | 25 | 14 |
| 14 | 25 | 14 |
| 15 | 25 | 14 |
| 16 | 25 | 14 |
| 17 | 25 | 14 |
| 18 | 25 | 14 |
| 19 | 25 | 14 |
| 20 | 25 | 14 |
| 21 | 25 | 14 |
| 22 | 25 | 14 |
| 23 | 25 | 14 |
| 24 | 25 | 14 |
| 25 | 25 | 14 |
| 26 | 25 | 15 |
| 27 | 25 | 15 |
| 28 | 25 | 15 |
| 29 | 25 | 15 |
| 30 | 25 | 15 |
Middelburg weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 5th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 16° | 122 | 15.6 | 13.4 | 5.9 |
| Feb | 26° / 16° | 91 | 11.9 | 12.9 | 6.3 |
| Mar | 25° / 15° | 86 | 11.2 | 12.2 | 6.9 |
| Apr | 23° / 12° | 40 | 6.1 | 11.4 | 7.8 |
| May | 21° / 8° | 15 | 2.5 | 10.8 | 8.4 |
| Jun | 19° / 5° | 5 | 1.1 | 10.4 | 8.2 |
| Jul | 19° / 5° | 6 | 0.8 | 10.6 | 8.3 |
| Aug | 22° / 7° | 9 | 1.5 | 11.1 | 8.7 |
| Sep | 25° / 11° | 18 | 3.4 | 11.8 | 8.6 |
| Oct | 26° / 13° | 68 | 10.4 | 12.6 | 7.0 |
| Nov | 25° / 14° | 102 | 14.3 | 13.3 | 6.1 |
| Dec | 26° / 16° | 115 | 16.6 | 13.6 | 5.7 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 34% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 45%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 |
| Cloudier (%) | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63 | 37 |
| 2 | 63 | 37 |
| 3 | 62 | 38 |
| 4 | 62 | 38 |
| 5 | 62 | 38 |
| 6 | 61 | 39 |
| 7 | 60 | 40 |
| 8 | 60 | 40 |
| 9 | 59 | 41 |
| 10 | 58 | 42 |
| 11 | 58 | 42 |
| 12 | 56 | 44 |
| 13 | 55 | 45 |
| 14 | 54 | 46 |
| 15 | 53 | 47 |
| 16 | 52 | 48 |
| 17 | 52 | 48 |
| 18 | 51 | 49 |
| 19 | 51 | 49 |
| 20 | 50 | 50 |
| 21 | 50 | 50 |
| 22 | 50 | 50 |
| 23 | 50 | 50 |
| 24 | 50 | 50 |
| 25 | 50 | 50 |
| 26 | 49 | 51 |
| 27 | 50 | 50 |
| 28 | 50 | 50 |
| 29 | 50 | 50 |
| 30 | 49 | 51 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Middelburg gets around 102 mm of rain over 14.3 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 48% and peaks near 52% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 41 |
| 2 | 41 |
| 3 | 41 |
| 4 | 41 |
| 5 | 42 |
| 6 | 42 |
| 7 | 43 |
| 8 | 43 |
| 9 | 44 |
| 10 | 45 |
| 11 | 45 |
| 12 | 46 |
| 13 | 47 |
| 14 | 48 |
| 15 | 49 |
| 16 | 50 |
| 17 | 50 |
| 18 | 51 |
| 19 | 51 |
| 20 | 52 |
| 21 | 52 |
| 22 | 52 |
| 23 | 52 |
| 24 | 52 |
| 25 | 52 |
| 26 | 51 |
| 27 | 51 |
| 28 | 51 |
| 29 | 51 |
| 30 | 52 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the dry band about 56% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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| Dry (%) | 75 | 74 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 |
| Comfortable (%) | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75 | 24 | 1 |
| 2 | 74 | 25 | 1 |
| 3 | 72 | 27 | 1 |
| 4 | 71 | 28 | 1 |
| 5 | 69 | 30 | 1 |
| 6 | 68 | 31 | 1 |
| 7 | 66 | 33 | 1 |
| 8 | 65 | 34 | 1 |
| 9 | 63 | 36 | 1 |
| 10 | 62 | 37 | 1 |
| 11 | 59 | 39 | 2 |
| 12 | 58 | 40 | 2 |
| 13 | 57 | 41 | 2 |
| 14 | 56 | 42 | 2 |
| 15 | 54 | 43 | 3 |
| 16 | 53 | 44 | 3 |
| 17 | 51 | 45 | 4 |
| 18 | 51 | 45 | 4 |
| 19 | 50 | 46 | 4 |
| 20 | 49 | 46 | 5 |
| 21 | 48 | 47 | 5 |
| 22 | 48 | 47 | 5 |
| 23 | 47 | 47 | 5 |
| 24 | 47 | 48 | 6 |
| 25 | 46 | 48 | 6 |
| 26 | 46 | 49 | 6 |
| 27 | 45 | 49 | 6 |
| 28 | 44 | 50 | 6 |
| 29 | 44 | 50 | 6 |
| 30 | 43 | 51 | 6 |
Wind in November
Winds average 10 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 13 hours at the start of November to 13 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 30 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 5:16 AM to 5:07 AM, and sunset from 6:15 PM to 6:36 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:16 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.0 | 5:16 | 6:15 |
| 2 | 13.0 | 5:15 | 6:16 |
| 3 | 13.0 | 5:15 | 6:17 |
| 4 | 13.1 | 5:14 | 6:17 |
| 5 | 13.1 | 5:14 | 6:18 |
| 6 | 13.1 | 5:13 | 6:19 |
| 7 | 13.1 | 5:13 | 6:19 |
| 8 | 13.1 | 5:12 | 6:20 |
| 9 | 13.2 | 5:12 | 6:21 |
| 10 | 13.2 | 5:11 | 6:22 |
| 11 | 13.2 | 5:11 | 6:22 |
| 12 | 13.2 | 5:10 | 6:23 |
| 13 | 13.2 | 5:10 | 6:24 |
| 14 | 13.2 | 5:10 | 6:24 |
| 15 | 13.3 | 5:09 | 6:25 |
| 16 | 13.3 | 5:09 | 6:26 |
| 17 | 13.3 | 5:09 | 6:27 |
| 18 | 13.3 | 5:08 | 6:27 |
| 19 | 13.3 | 5:08 | 6:28 |
| 20 | 13.3 | 5:08 | 6:29 |
| 21 | 13.4 | 5:08 | 6:30 |
| 22 | 13.4 | 5:08 | 6:30 |
| 23 | 13.4 | 5:07 | 6:31 |
| 24 | 13.4 | 5:07 | 6:32 |
| 25 | 13.4 | 5:07 | 6:32 |
| 26 | 13.4 | 5:07 | 6:33 |
| 27 | 13.4 | 5:07 | 6:34 |
| 28 | 13.5 | 5:07 | 6:35 |
| 29 | 13.5 | 5:07 | 6:35 |
| 30 | 13.5 | 5:07 | 6:36 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 6.46 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.97 kWh/m² to a high of 6.6 kWh/m² in December across the year — November's 6.46 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Middelburg
In November, Middelburg sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Middelburg's rainy season runs October–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Middelburg?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Middelburg for sightseeing.
What to pack for Middelburg in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Middelburg sees daytime highs around 25°C and nights near 14°C. Pack rain gear and sun protection. Worth having: light clothes. About 14 days see rain.
UV index in Middelburg in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Middelburg peaks around January 14 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 at about 5 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 5 | High |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Middelburg in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Middelburg is worst in July — around 74 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 5.1× the cleanest month (December, 15 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 15 | 20 | 26 | 41 | 59 | 66 | 74 | 59 | 48 | 29 | 18 | 15 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Moderate |
| Feb | 20 | Moderate |
| Mar | 26 | Moderate |
| Apr | 41 | Poor |
| May | 59 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 66 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 74 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 59 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 48 | Poor |
| Oct | 29 | Moderate |
| Nov | 18 | Moderate |
| Dec | 15 | Moderate |
Where is Middelburg?
Middelburg sits at 25.8°S, 29.5°E, 1,479 m above sea level, in South Africa. The nearest listed city is Emalahleni, 26 km away.
Topography around Middelburg
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Middelburg.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Middelburg has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 109 m around an average of 1,478 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 343 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,404 m.
The land around Middelburg is covered by artificial surfaces (50%) and grassland (34%) within 3 km, grassland (65%) and cropland (22%) within 16 km, and grassland (60%) and cropland (26%) within 80 km.
South Africa travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / M / N
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 41% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $6,598
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 68%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 43.7
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 22.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very high
- EF EPI 602
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Middelburg (-25.7751°, 29.4648°, elevation 1,479 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).