Climate normals · 1970–2000
Polokwane Climate
Polokwane is a city in South Africa (09) with a population of about 272,461. Its average annual temperature is 18°C (64°F), with roughly 617 mm of rain per year.
18°C
Avg Temp
617
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Polokwane Climate
Polokwane has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F) and receives about 617 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18°C
Avg Temp
617
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 72° | 112 mm |
| February | 22° / 71° | 94 mm |
| March | 21° / 69° | 69 mm |
| April | 18° / 65° | 37 mm |
| May | 15° / 59° | 15 mm |
| June | 12° / 54° | 6 mm |
| July | 12° / 54° | 5 mm |
| August | 14° / 58° | 7 mm |
| September | 18° / 64° | 18 mm |
| October | 20° / 67° | 49 mm |
| November | 21° / 69° | 100 mm |
| December | 22° / 71° | 105 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 Polokwane
The most comfortable months to visit Polokwane are typically March, October and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 28°C high). The coldest is July (near 4°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Polokwane are typically March, October and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Polokwane, South Africa has an average annual temperature of 18°C and about 617 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Polokwane average about 28°C (82°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.