Climate Insights for Randfontein

South Africa

Hottest
January
26°C peak79°F peak
Coldest
July
3°C low38°F low
Wettest
January
146 mm rain5.7 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Randfontein is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 798 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 146 mm of rainfall. Randfontein is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, October, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.The climate in Randfontein is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 31.4 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 5.7 in of rainfall. Randfontein is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, October, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 38°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°FebMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°MarMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°AprMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 11°MayMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 7°JunMax: 19°Average: 11°Min: 4°JulMax: 19°Average: 10°Min: 3°AugMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 6°SepMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 10°OctMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 12°NovMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 14°DecMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 15°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FFebMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FMarMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 57°FAprMax: 73°FAverage: 61°FMin: 51°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 56°FMin: 45°FJunMax: 66°FAverage: 51°FMin: 39°FJulMax: 66°FAverage: 51°FMin: 38°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 57°FMin: 43°FSepMax: 78°FAverage: 64°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 79°FAverage: 67°FMin: 54°FNovMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 57°FDecMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°F
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Temperatures in Randfontein vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Randfontein vary considerably across the year, with a 41°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 51°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 146mmFebPrecipitation: 141mmMarPrecipitation: 83mmAprPrecipitation: 74mmMayPrecipitation: 22mmJunPrecipitation: 6mmJulPrecipitation: 6mmAugPrecipitation: 3mmSepPrecipitation: 14mmOctPrecipitation: 59mmNovPrecipitation: 103mmDecPrecipitation: 141mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.7inFebPrecipitation: 5.5inMarPrecipitation: 3.3inAprPrecipitation: 2.9inMayPrecipitation: 0.9inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.5inOctPrecipitation: 2.3inNovPrecipitation: 4.1inDecPrecipitation: 5.5in
Precipitation

Randfontein is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 798 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 66 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 146 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3 mm. That's 143 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Randfontein is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 31.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.6 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 5.7 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.1 in. That's 5.6 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Randfontein is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Randfontein is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan21°69°F
Feb20°69°F
Mar19°67°F
Apr16°61°F
May13°56°F
Jun11°51°F
Jul10°51°F
Aug14°57°F
Sep18°64°F
Oct19°67°F
Nov20°68°F
Dec21°69°F

The best time to visit Randfontein is during March, April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 58 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Randfontein is during March, April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.3 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 79°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 38°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Randfontein based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Randfontein based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
16 °C60 °F
26 °C79 °F
10 km/h6 mph
146 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C60 °F
26 °C78 °F
9 km/h6 mph
141 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
14 °C57 °F
25 °C78 °F
9 km/h6 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C51 °F
23 °C73 °F
9 km/h6 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
7 °C45 °F
21 °C70 °F
9 km/h6 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
4 °C39 °F
19 °C66 °F
10 km/h6 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
3 °C38 °F
19 °C66 °F
10 km/h7 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
6 °C43 °F
22 °C72 °F
12 km/h8 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
26 °C78 °F
13 km/h8 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C54 °F
26 °C79 °F
13 km/h8 mph
59 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C57 °F
26 °C79 °F
12 km/h8 mph
103 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C60 °F
26 °C79 °F
12 km/h7 mph
141 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in