Potchefstroom Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Potchefstroom varies moderately throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to pleasant.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Potchefstroom, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in December to a pleasant 21°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
Generally, Potchefstroom has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 699 mm of rainfall annually. The seasons in Potchefstroom, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives high rainfall, with an average of 121 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 4.4 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Potchefstroom Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
partly cloudy and thunder partly cloudy and thunder partly cloudy and chance of slight rainForecast for Potchefstroom
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Potchefstroom 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:
Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
December has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 121 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
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