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Olifantshoek Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Olifantshoek can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to pleasant. Olifantshoek has a dry climate with relatively low precipitation levels. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to pleasant in Olifantshoek. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in December to a pleasant 20°C in July.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 3°C in July. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Olifantshoek maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 438 mm. The seasons in Olifantshoek, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 81 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 6 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 4.7 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Olifantshoek Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Olifantshoek

Wed   Jan 15
30°C | 16°C
SW 7 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
33°C | 12°C
SW 5 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
34°C | 17°C
N 7 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 Olifantshoek 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 Olifantshoek have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Olifantshoek?
    December has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Olifantshoek?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Olifantshoek?
    January tops the wettest month list with 81 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Olifantshoek?
    July is the driest month with 5 mm of precipitation.

  • 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.