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Alexandra Climate

Alexandra is a city in South Africa (06) with a population of about 179,624. Its average annual temperature is 16.1°C (61°F), with roughly 736 mm of rain per year.

16.1°C

Avg Temp

736

Precip (mm/yr)

Jan

Hottest Month

Jun

Coldest Month


Alexandra Climate

Alexandra has an average annual temperature of 16.1°C (61°F) and receives about 736 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is June. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

16.1°C

Avg Temp

736

Precip (mm/yr)

Jan

Hottest Month

Jun

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Alexandra — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January21° / 69°137 mm
February20° / 68°97 mm
March19° / 66°95 mm
April16° / 61°49 mm
May13° / 55°14 mm
June10° / 50°7 mm
July10° / 50°3 mm
August13° / 55°7 mm
September16° / 61°27 mm
October18° / 64°73 mm
November19° / 66°110 mm
December20° / 68°117 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Alexandra

The most comfortable months to visit Alexandra are typically February, September and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 26°C high). The coldest is June (near 2°C low). January is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Alexandra are typically February, September and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Alexandra, South Africa has an average annual temperature of 16.1°C and about 736 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is June.

In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Alexandra average about 26°C (79°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.