Upington Climate by Month
Upington experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very hot days
to pleasant weather.
The city has a dry climate with very low precipitation levels.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Upington is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C in January to a pleasant 22°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 5°C in July.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Upington is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 228 mm. The seasons in Upington, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, March, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 39 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 6 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 3.1 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.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
Upington enjoys sunny spells year-round. December sees up to 12.3 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. June, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 9.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Upington.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Upington 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:
January has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
March tops the wettest month list with 39 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 368 hours of sunshine.
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