Climate normals · 1970–2000
Rustenburg Climate
Rustenburg is a city in South Africa (10) with a population of about 373,695. Its average annual temperature is 17.7°C (64°F), with roughly 690 mm of rain per year.
17.7°C
Avg Temp
690
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Rustenburg Climate
Rustenburg has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F) and receives about 690 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
17.7°C
Avg Temp
690
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 72° | 130 mm |
| February | 22° / 71° | 99 mm |
| March | 21° / 69° | 89 mm |
| April | 18° / 64° | 49 mm |
| May | 14° / 57° | 18 mm |
| June | 11° / 52° | 7 mm |
| July | 11° / 52° | 6 mm |
| August | 14° / 56° | 8 mm |
| September | 18° / 64° | 19 mm |
| October | 20° / 68° | 57 mm |
| November | 21° / 70° | 91 mm |
| December | 22° / 71° | 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 Rustenburg
The most comfortable months to visit Rustenburg are typically October, September and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 28°C high). The coldest is July (near 3°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Rustenburg are typically October, September and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Rustenburg, South Africa has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C and about 690 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Rustenburg average about 28°C (83°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.