Climate of Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa
Point-value climate at Polokwane (Limpopo, South Africa). Population approximately 220,045.
Located in Limpopo, South Africa, Polokwane has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 220,045. Monthly average temperatures range from 12.3°C / 54.1°F in June to 22.3°C / 72.1°F in January, with rainfall varying from 5 mm / 0.2 in (July) to 112 mm / 4.4 in (January) — about 611 mm / 24.1 in across the year. Polokwane is the capital of Limpopo. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Polokwane's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: April, May, August, September, October.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.3°C72.1°F | 112 mm4.4″ | — |
| February | 21.8°C71.2°F | 91 mm3.6″ | — |
| March | 20.8°C69.4°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| April | 18.2°C64.8°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 15.2°C59.4°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 12.3°C54.1°F | 6 mm0.2″ | — |
| July | 12.3°C54.1°F | 5 mm0.2″ | — |
| August | 14.6°C58.3°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 18°C64.4°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 19.7°C67.5°F | 50 mm2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 20.8°C69.4°F | 101 mm4″ | — |
| December | 21.8°C71.2°F | 105 mm4.1″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Polokwane?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are April, May, August, September, October. Polokwane's warmest month is January at an average of 22.3°C / 72.1°F, and its driest month is July with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Polokwane?
Polokwane, in Limpopo, South Africa, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 12.3°C / 54.1°F in June to 22.3°C / 72.1°F in January. Annual rainfall is approximately 611 mm / 24.1 in, with the wettest month being January (112 mm / 4.4 in) and the driest July (5 mm / 0.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Polokwane in January?
The average temperature in Polokwane in January is 22.3°C / 72.1°F, with rainfall of about 112 mm / 4.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Polokwane?
The driest month in Polokwane is July, with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 12.3°C / 54.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Polokwane?
The wettest month in Polokwane is January, with approximately 112 mm / 4.4 in of average monthly rainfall.