What’s the climate like in Petronella?
The current climate of Petronella features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 30°C during the day to lows of 21°C. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 4°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Petronella in recent years was 41°C in December 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 9°C in June 2016.
On average, Petronella receives 774 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Petronella?
The best time to visit Petronella for sunny weather is January and March through November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Petronella. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Petronella
The climate table of Petronella 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.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 17 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 113 | 139 | 96 | 64 | 13 | 5,5 | 5,6 | 3,7 | 38 | 46 | 114 | 136 |
| UV Index | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
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: 27°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in January, February and October
- Lowest temperature: 21°C in June and July
- Precipitation: 774 mm per year, averaging 65 mm per month
- Driest months: 3,7 mm in August, 5,5 mm in June and 5,6 mm in July
- Wettest months: 139 mm in February, 136 mm in December and 114 mm in November
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Average Temperature per Month in Petronella
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Petronella, 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 Petronella
This graph shows how much precipitation Petronella, 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 Petronella
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Petronella, South Africa. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Petronella
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Petronella, 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 Petronella
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Petronella, 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 Petronella by Month
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