Kimberley Climate by Month
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 day and night temperature
Visitors to Kimberley can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average 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 average around 3°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
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.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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Kimberley.
Relative humidity over 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:
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
December has an average maximum temperature of 34°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 82 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 329 hours of sunshine.
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