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Centurion Climate by Month

The weather in Centurion sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be warm at the high end to roughly pleasant at the low end. It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

The weather in Centurion changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 21°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 6°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Centurion receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 682 mm. Centurion can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 120 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 3.5 mm of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day.

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

Sunshine over the year

Centurion experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 9.8 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 7.8 hours in February, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Pretoria, South Africa (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Pretoria, South Africa (10 KM, 6 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Centurion in South Africa

During the months of April, 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 Centurion have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Centurion?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Centurion?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Centurion?
    December tops the wettest month list with 120 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Centurion?
    July is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Centurion?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 293 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Centurion

    Thu   Dec 12
    32°C | 19°C
    NW 14 km/h
    0.3 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder

    Fri   Dec 13
    34°C | 20°C
    W 14 km/h
    0.4 mm
    partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    31°C | 19°C
    NE 18 km/h
    0.9 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder