Climate Insights for Rapotokwane

South Africa

Hottest
January
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
July
7°C low44°F low
Wettest
February
108 mm rain4.3 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Rapotokwane is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 578 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 108 mm of rainfall. Rapotokwane 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, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Rapotokwane is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 22.7 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 4.3 in of rainfall. Rapotokwane 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, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 44°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 19°FebMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 19°MarMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°AprMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 14°MayMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 10°JunMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 7°JulMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 7°AugMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 10°SepMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 13°OctMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 15°NovMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 17°DecMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 86°FAverage: 75°FMin: 66°FFebMax: 86°FAverage: 75°FMin: 66°FMarMax: 85°FAverage: 74°FMin: 64°FAprMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°FMayMax: 76°FAverage: 62°FMin: 50°FJunMax: 72°FAverage: 57°FMin: 44°FJulMax: 72°FAverage: 57°FMin: 44°FAugMax: 78°FAverage: 63°FMin: 49°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 70°FMin: 56°FOctMax: 85°FAverage: 72°FMin: 60°FNovMax: 84°FAverage: 73°FMin: 63°FDecMax: 85°FAverage: 75°FMin: 65°F
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Temperatures in Rapotokwane 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 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 14°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 Rapotokwane vary considerably across the year, with a 42°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 57°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°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: 107mmFebPrecipitation: 108mmMarPrecipitation: 43mmAprPrecipitation: 46mmMayPrecipitation: 18mmJunPrecipitation: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 5mmAugPrecipitation: 4mmSepPrecipitation: 10mmOctPrecipitation: 46mmNovPrecipitation: 81mmDecPrecipitation: 106mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.2inFebPrecipitation: 4.3inMarPrecipitation: 1.7inAprPrecipitation: 1.8inMayPrecipitation: 0.7inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSepPrecipitation: 0.4inOctPrecipitation: 1.8inNovPrecipitation: 3.2inDecPrecipitation: 4.2in
Precipitation

Rapotokwane is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 578 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 48 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 108 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 2 mm. That's 106 mm less than February, 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.Rapotokwane is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 22.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.9 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 4.3 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.1 in. That's 4.2 in less than February, 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: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Rapotokwane is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Rapotokwane is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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

Jan24°75°F
Feb24°75°F
Mar23°74°F
Apr20°68°F
May17°62°F
Jun14°57°F
Jul14°57°F
Aug17°63°F
Sep21°70°F
Oct22°72°F
Nov23°73°F
Dec24°75°F

The best time to visit Rapotokwane is during March, April, May, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 36 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Rapotokwane is during March, April, May, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 86°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 44°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 Rapotokwane 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 Rapotokwane 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
19 °C66 °F
30 °C86 °F
9 km/h5 mph
107 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C66 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
108 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C64 °F
29 °C85 °F
8 km/h5 mph
43 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
14 °C58 °F
26 °C79 °F
8 km/h5 mph
46 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
10 °C50 °F
24 °C76 °F
8 km/h5 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
7 °C44 °F
22 °C72 °F
8 km/h5 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
7 °C44 °F
22 °C72 °F
8 km/h5 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C49 °F
25 °C78 °F
10 km/h6 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C56 °F
29 °C84 °F
11 km/h7 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C60 °F
30 °C85 °F
11 km/h7 mph
46 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
17 °C63 °F
29 °C84 °F
10 km/h6 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C65 °F
30 °C85 °F
10 km/h6 mph
106 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in