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Kathu Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

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 maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to pleasant in Kathu. Typically, average maximum 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 lows often dropping to around 3°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

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. For more details, please visit our Kathu Precipitation page.

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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Kuruman, South Africa (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Kuruman, South Africa (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Forecast for Kathu

Wed   Jan 15
34°C | 17°C
SW 5 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
35°C | 14°C
W 4 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
34°C | 19°C
NW 5 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 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:
  • Does Kathu have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Kathu?
    December has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kathu?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kathu?
    January tops the wettest month list with 78 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kathu?
    July is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kathu?
    December is the sunniest month with an average of 310 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.