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Welkom Climate by Month

The temperature in Welkom can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to pleasant. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to pleasant in Welkom. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 20°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 2°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Welkom has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 596 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Welkom can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 97 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 7 mm of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day.

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

The best time of year to visit Welkom in South Africa

During the months of April, May 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 Welkom have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Welkom?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Welkom?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Welkom?
    January tops the wettest month list with 97 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Welkom?
    July is the driest month with 7 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for Welkom

    Sat   Dec 14
    37°C | 14°C
    NE 22 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    35°C | 18°C
    NW 29 km/h
    0.4 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Mon   Dec 16
    31°C | 17°C
    N 25 km/h
    15 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder