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Polokwane Climate by Month

Temperatures see a moderate degree of fluctuation, transitioning from warm conditions to pleasant. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

In Polokwane, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in January to a pleasant 22°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 7°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Polokwane experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 601 mm yearly. The climate in Polokwane shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in December, with an average of 120 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 3.7 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day.

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

Sunshine over the year

Polokwane offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between August (9.4 hours daily) and February (7.4 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Polokwane 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 Polokwane have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Polokwane?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Polokwane?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Polokwane?
    December tops the wettest month list with 120 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Polokwane?
    July is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Polokwane?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 283 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Polokwane

    Fri   Dec 13
    38°C | 22°C
    NW 18 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    28°C | 18°C
    E 22 km/h
    0.9 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder

    Sun   Dec 15
    29°C | 17°C
    NE 18 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain