Welgevonden Game Reserve Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Welgevonden Game Reserve, Limpopo, South Africa. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

On average, Welgevonden Game Reserve receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 539 mm (21 in). Despite this overall moderate level, the city experiences distinct dry season during certain months throughout the year, as illustrated in the precipitation charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The seasons in Welgevonden Game Reserve, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives high rainfall, with an average of 105 mm (4.1 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 9 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 2.5 mm (0.1 in) over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

January, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Welgevonden Game Reserve Temperature page.

Welgevonden Game Reserve's average annual precipitation is 539 mm (21 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Welgevonden Game Reserve's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Welgevonden Game Reserve Climate page.