Rietfontein Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Rietfontein, 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 21°C (70°F) in the coolest month, July.

Nights vary from 19°C (66°F) in January to around 5°C (41°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Rietfontein receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 657 mm (26 in). The climate in Rietfontein shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in December, the wettest month, with an average of 124 mm (4.9 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 3.5 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Rietfontein Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Rietfontein offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between August (9.8 hours daily) and February (7.8 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 moderate throughout the year in Rietfontein.

The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 62%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 44%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year