Ritchie Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Ritchie can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months,
and pleasant during the cooler months.
It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Ritchie can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in January, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 20°C during cooler months like July.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 3°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Ritchie typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 461 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, January receives moderate rainfall, averaging 78 mm of precipitation, recorded across 8 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 6 mm over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Ritchie Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
While the amount of sunshine in Ritchie varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 11.0 hours of daily sun in December, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 8.7 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Ritchie.
The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 59%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 36%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Ritchie in South Africa
During the months of 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 May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
December has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 78 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 329 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
