Climate normals · 1970–2000
Welkom Climate
Welkom is a city in South Africa (03) with a population of about 431,944. Its average annual temperature is 17.4°C (63°F), with roughly 565 mm of rain per year.
17.4°C
Avg Temp
565
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
Welkom Climate
Welkom has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C (63°F) and receives about 565 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is June. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
17.4°C
Avg Temp
565
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23° / 74° | 92 mm |
| February | 23° / 73° | 79 mm |
| March | 21° / 70° | 79 mm |
| April | 17° / 63° | 45 mm |
| May | 13° / 56° | 19 mm |
| June | 10° / 50° | 8 mm |
| July | 10° / 50° | 9 mm |
| August | 13° / 55° | 12 mm |
| September | 17° / 62° | 19 mm |
| October | 19° / 67° | 55 mm |
| November | 21° / 70° | 78 mm |
| December | 22° / 72° | 70 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 Welkom
The most comfortable months to visit Welkom are typically November, March and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 30°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 Welkom are typically November, March and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Welkom, South Africa has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C and about 565 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is June.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Welkom average about 30°C (86°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.