Kathu Climate by Month
The temperature in Kathu can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very warm
to pleasant.
It's weather is marked by below-average rain/snowfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to pleasant in Kathu. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in December to a pleasant 21°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 3°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Kathu maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 398 mm. The climate in Kathu shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in January, with an average of 78 mm of precipitation over 6 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 4.2 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Kathu offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between December (10.3 hours daily) and June (8.1 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Kathu.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Kathu 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:
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
December has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 78 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 310 hours of sunshine.
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