Barkly West Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Barkly West, Northern Cape, South Africa is 29°C (84°F), with daytime highs ranging from 21°C (70°F) in June to 34°C (93°F) in December. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Barkly West compares to cities worldwide.
Barkly West Monthly Temperatures
The climate in Barkly West is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year. At night, this contrast is just as clear, with lows ranging from 19°C (66°F) in December to 3°C (37°F) in June.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Barkly West by month:
The coldest point of the day usually falls between 4 AM and 6 AM, with temperatures peaking around 3 PM. December, the city's warmest month, gets 329 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Barkly West vs South Africa
The map below shows the annual temperature across South Africa. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Barkly West vs World: Temperature Compared
Barkly West's average annual maximum temperature is 29°C (84°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Seville, Spain averages 23°C (73°F) a year — one of the warmer cities in Western Europe, with long hot summers.
Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year — mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.
Seoul, South Korea averages 18°C (64°F) a year, with four clear seasons, cold winters, and hot humid summers.
Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Barkly West?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Barkly West, June is the coolest month, with average highs of 21°C (70°F) and humidity around 53% — considered moderate. In December, the warmest month, temperatures average 34°C (93°F) with 42% humidity — conditions that feel moderate. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Barkly West's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Barkly West climate page.
