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Kimberley Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Kimberley can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months, and pleasant during the cooler months. Kimberley has a dry climate with relatively low precipitation levels. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Kimberley can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in December, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 21°C during cooler months like July.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 3°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Kimberley tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 486 mm of rain per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, January receives moderate rainfall, averaging 82 mm of precipitation, recorded across 9 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 6 mm over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Kimberley Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine over the year

While the amount of sunshine in Kimberley varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 11.0 hours of daily sun in December, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 8.7 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average humidity

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Kimberley.

The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 59%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 36%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

Forecast for Kimberley

Wed   Jan 15
33°C | 14°C
SW 8 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Thu   Jan 16
34°C | 10°C
W 5 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Fri   Jan 17
36°C | 18°C
N 7 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

hourly forecast
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Kimberley 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 Kimberley have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Kimberley?
    December has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kimberley?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kimberley?
    January tops the wettest month list with 82 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kimberley?
    July is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kimberley?
    December is the sunniest month with an average of 329 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.

     

     


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