Rustenburg Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Rustenburg’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in South Africa.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The moderate changes in the climate in Rustenburg ensures gradual weather shifts through each season. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in January to a pleasant 22°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 6°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Rustenburg by month:
The early hours of 4 AM to 6 AM often see the lowest temperatures, while 3 PM marks the peak of the day’s heat as the sun’s impact is strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
July, the city’s coldest month, sees about 3.4 mm of rainfall spread over roughly a single day.
Annual Temperatures in South Africa Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across South Africa. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Rustenburg Temperatures Compared World Wide
Rustenburg’s average annual maximum temperature is 27°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
In contrast, in Oslo, Norway, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Chicago, USA, has a significant seasonal range, with an average annual temperature of 15°C.
Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Rustenburg’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Rustenburg climate page.
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