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Ficksburg Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures see a moderate degree of fluctuation, transitioning from warm conditions to mild. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Ficksburg, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in January, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 17°C during cooler months like July.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -1°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Ficksburg is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1016 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, January receives heavy rainfall, averaging 162 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 11 mm over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ficksburg Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

While the amount of sunshine in Ficksburg varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 10.3 hours of daily sun in December, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 7.8 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Maseru, Lesotho (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Maseru, Lesotho (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Forecast for Ficksburg

Wed   Jan 15
28°C | 14°C
W 4 m/s
0.9 mm
partly cloudy and slight rain

partly cloudy and slight rain

Thu   Jan 16
26°C | 12°C
N 5 m/s
4.1 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

Fri   Jan 17
27°C | 14°C
E 3 m/s
4.3 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Ficksburg in South Africa

During the months of March, April, September, October and November 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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Ficksburg?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January and December.
  • Does Ficksburg have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June and July are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Ficksburg?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Ficksburg?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ficksburg?
    January tops the wettest month list with 162 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ficksburg?
    July is the driest month with 11 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Ficksburg?
    December is the sunniest month with an average of 309 hours of sunshine.

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