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Barkly West Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Barkly West can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months, and pleasant during the cooler months. Barkly West has a dry climate with relatively low precipitation levels. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Barkly West can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in December to a pleasant 21°C in July.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 3°C in July. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Barkly West typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 440 mm. The seasons in Barkly West, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 75 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 8 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 4.9 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Barkly West Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Barkly West enjoys sunny spells year-round. December sees up to 11.0 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 8.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Kimberley, South Africa (32 KM, 20 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Kimberley, South Africa (32 KM, 20 Miles).

Forecast for Barkly West

Wed   Jan 15
36°C | 16°C
SW 10 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
35°C | 12°C
W 4 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
39°C | 20°C
N 7 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Barkly West in South Africa

During the months of May, June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Barkly West have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Barkly West?
    December has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Barkly West?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Barkly West?
    January tops the wettest month list with 75 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Barkly West?
    July is the driest month with 5 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Barkly West?
    December is the sunniest month with an average of 329 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.