Climate normals · 1970–2000
Potchefstroom Climate
Potchefstroom is a city in South Africa (10) with a population of about 178,285. Its average annual temperature is 17.2°C (63°F), with roughly 614 mm of rain per year.
17.2°C
Avg Temp
614
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
Potchefstroom Climate
Potchefstroom has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F) and receives about 614 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is June. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
17.2°C
Avg Temp
614
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 72° | 110 mm |
| February | 22° / 71° | 86 mm |
| March | 20° / 69° | 75 mm |
| April | 17° / 63° | 47 mm |
| May | 13° / 55° | 14 mm |
| June | 10° / 49° | 6 mm |
| July | 10° / 50° | 4 mm |
| August | 13° / 55° | 10 mm |
| September | 17° / 63° | 23 mm |
| October | 20° / 67° | 61 mm |
| November | 21° / 70° | 81 mm |
| December | 22° / 72° | 97 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 Potchefstroom
The most comfortable months to visit Potchefstroom are typically November, March and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 29°C high). The coldest is June (near 1°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Potchefstroom are typically November, March and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Potchefstroom, South Africa has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C and about 614 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is June.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Potchefstroom average about 29°C (84°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.