What’s the climate like in Phalaborwa?
The current climate of Phalaborwa features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 26°C. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 12°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Phalaborwa in recent years was 43°C in October 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 14°C in July 2023.
On average, Phalaborwa receives 475 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 Phalaborwa?
The best time to visit Phalaborwa 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 Phalaborwa.
Climate Table of Phalaborwa
The climate table of Phalaborwa 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) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 20 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 69 | 94 | 60 | 27 | 12 | 3,8 | 5,1 | 8,3 | 11 | 36 | 50 | 98 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 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: 30°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in January, February, March, November and December
- Lowest temperature: 26°C in June and July
- Precipitation: 475 mm per year, averaging 40 mm per month
- Driest months: 3,8 mm in June, 5,1 mm in July and 8,3 mm in August
- Wettest months: 98 mm in December, 94 mm in February and 69 mm in January
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Average Temperature per Month in Phalaborwa
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Phalaborwa, 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 Phalaborwa
This graph shows how much precipitation Phalaborwa, 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 Phalaborwa
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Phalaborwa, South Africa. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Phalaborwa
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Phalaborwa, 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 Phalaborwa
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Phalaborwa, 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 Phalaborwa by Month
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