Polokwane Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Polokwane, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in January to a pleasant 22°C (72°F) in the coolest month, July.

Nights vary from 18°C (64°F) in January to around 7°C (45°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Polokwane experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 601 mm (24 in) yearly. The climate in Polokwane shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in December, the wettest month, with an average of 120 mm (4.7 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 3.7 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Polokwane Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Polokwane.

The city experiences its highest humidity in March, reaching 71%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 55%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year