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Rustenburg Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

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

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Rustenburg, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in January to a pleasant 22°C in July.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 6°C in July. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Rustenburg experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 617 mm yearly. The seasons in Rustenburg, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives high rainfall, with an average of 117 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 3.4 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Rustenburg Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Rustenburg

Wed   Jan 15
30°C | 18°C
NW 5 m/s
8 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

Thu   Jan 16
27°C | 18°C
NE 5 m/s
14 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Fri   Jan 17
27°C | 18°C
NE 3 m/s
0.9 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Rustenburg 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:
  • Does Rustenburg have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Rustenburg?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Rustenburg?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Rustenburg?
    December tops the wettest month list with 117 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Rustenburg?
    July is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.

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