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Sterkfontein Dam Climate by Month

The temperature in Sterkfontein Dam varies moderately throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to pleasant. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

The weather in Sterkfontein Dam changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in January to a pleasant 18°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 2°C in July.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Sterkfontein Dam has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1026 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The seasons in Sterkfontein Dam, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 183 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 13 mm over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

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

The best time of year to visit Sterkfontein Dam in South Africa

During the months of January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December 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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Sterkfontein Dam?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February and December.
  • Does Sterkfontein Dam have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June and July are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Sterkfontein Dam?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Sterkfontein Dam?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Sterkfontein Dam?
    January tops the wettest month list with 183 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Sterkfontein Dam?
    July is the driest month with 13 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for Sterkfontein Dam

    Thu   Dec 12
    34°C | 18°C
    NW 32 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    34°C | 16°C
    W 40 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    26°C | 15°C
    SE 25 km/h
    0.7 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and chance of slight rain