What’s the climate like in Kimberley?
The current climate of Kimberley features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 21°C. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kimberley in recent years was 43°C in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 9°C in July 2021.
On average, Kimberley receives 456 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the climate in other parts of South Africa? Check out the weather and climate in places like Cape Town, Krugerpark, Johannesburg, or have a look at other destinations in South Africa.
Best time to visit Kimberley?
The best time to visit Kimberley for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kimberley.
Climate Table of Kimberley
The climate table of Kimberley shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 33 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 86 | 70 | 89 | 55 | 15 | 12 | 1,1 | 4,4 | 3,8 | 26 | 40 | 53 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 28°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in January and December
- Lowest temperature: 21°C in June and July
- Precipitation: 456 mm per year, averaging 38 mm per month
- Driest months: 1,1 mm in July, 3,8 mm in September and 4,4 mm in August
- Wettest months: 89 mm in March, 86 mm in January and 70 mm in February
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Average Temperature per Month in Kimberley
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kimberley, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kimberley
This graph shows how much precipitation Kimberley, South Africa, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Kimberley
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kimberley, South Africa. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kimberley
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kimberley, South Africa. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kimberley
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kimberley, South Africa, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Kimberley by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kimberley. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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