North West Weather in November

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in North West, South Africa in November.

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Hartbeespoort Mahikeng Rustenburg Klerksdorp

Planning a trip to North West, South Africa this November? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in North West in November

North West, South Africa is a region in South Africa. November in North West generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Magaliesburg at 27°C (81°F) to very warm in Madikwe Game Reserve at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Madikwe Game Reserve and 15°C (59°F) in Magaliesburg.

For specific regional insights in North West, South Africa, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mahikeng with an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Magaliesburg with 98 mm (3.9 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Hartbeespoort enjoys approximately 251 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore North West by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in North West — and find the best time to visit. (based on Hartbeespoort)

January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March28°C (82°F) April26°C (79°F) May24°C (75°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August24°C (75°F) September28°C (82°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in North West in November

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across North West.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in North West

What is the weather like in November for some of the most popular destinations in North West, South Africa?

Temperature range in North West (November)

Precipitation variation in North West (November)

Hartbeespoort

In November Hartbeespoort generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
277 hours
251 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Hartbeespoort →

Mahikeng

In November Mahikeng generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Mahikeng →

Rustenburg

In November Rustenburg generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Rustenburg →

Klerksdorp

In November Klerksdorp generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Klerksdorp →

Magaliesburg

In November Magaliesburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
249 hours
264 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Magaliesburg →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in North West, in South Africa.

In our records: South Africa November extremes

Notable November records observed across cities in South Africa in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest November night in South Africa dropped to -46°C (-51°F) in Hoedspruit on November 1, 2017.

Popular cities in November

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in North West in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hartbeespoort 29°C (84°F) 17°C (63°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Mahikeng 30°C (86°F) 16°C (61°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Rustenburg 30°C (86°F) 17°C (63°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Klerksdorp 30°C (86°F) 16°C (61°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Magaliesburg 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Potchefstroom 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)

North West weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in North West, South Africa in November?

North West, South Africa typically experiences perfect weather in November, part of the season. Daytime highs in Hartbeespoort average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 17°C (63°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in North West, South Africa in November?

In Hartbeespoort, the average daytime high in November is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

Does North West, South Africa get a lot of rain in November?

Rain is generally moderate to light in North West, South Africa during November, with Hartbeespoort averaging close to 90 mm (3.5 in).

Is November a Good Time to Visit North West, South Africa?

We believe that November is one of the best times to visit North West, South Africa with overall perfect weather in Hartbeespoort.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Hartbeespoort. The weather in January and February, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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