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Pelindaba Climate by Month

The temperature in Pelindaba varies moderately throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to pleasant. It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

In Pelindaba, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 21°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 5°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Pelindaba has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 664 mm of rainfall annually. Pelindaba can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 120 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 3.3 mm of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day.

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

Sunshine over the year

Pelindaba experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 9.8 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 7.8 hours in February, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Pretoria, South Africa (30 KM, 19 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Pretoria, South Africa (30 KM, 19 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Pelindaba in South Africa

During the months of April, 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 Pelindaba have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Pelindaba?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Pelindaba?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Pelindaba?
    December tops the wettest month list with 120 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Pelindaba?
    July is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Pelindaba?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 293 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Pelindaba

    Wed   Dec 11
    34°C | 18°C
    N 18 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Thu   Dec 12
    34°C | 19°C
    NW 18 km/h
    0.1 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    35°C | 20°C
    W 18 km/h
    0.2 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder