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Brakpan Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Brakpan varies moderately throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to pleasant. It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The weather in Brakpan changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 20°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 4°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Brakpan has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 777 mm of rainfall annually. Brakpan can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 139 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 4 mm of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Brakpan Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Brakpan experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 9.5 hours daily sunshine in July, it dips to 7.5 hours in February, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

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

Daily hours of sunshine

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

Forecast for Brakpan

Wed   Jan 15
26°C | 17°C
W 6 m/s
8 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

Thu   Jan 16
23°C | 15°C
NE 7 m/s
7 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Fri   Jan 17
22°C | 15°C
N 5 m/s
2.2 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Brakpan in South Africa

During the months of March, April, May, August and September 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 Brakpan have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Brakpan?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Brakpan?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Brakpan?
    December tops the wettest month list with 139 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Brakpan?
    July is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Brakpan?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 284 hours of sunshine.

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