, tempered by altitude, with mild, dry winters (during which it can get cold at night) and hot, sunny summers (during which thunderstorms can break out).
The city is located in the north of the Republic of South Africa, near the border with Botswana, at 1,300 meters (4,265 feet) above sea level, and is the capital of the Northwest Province.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
24.5 °C, with a minimum of
17.5 °C and a maximum of
31.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13.5 °C. However, it dropped to
8.6 °C in January 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C. However, it reached
41.4 °C in January 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is of
13.5 kph.
February is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
24.2 °C, with a minimum of
17.2 °C and a maximum of
31.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13.5 °C. However, it dropped to
7.5 °C in February 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
37.8 °C in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
85 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is of
12.1 kph.
March is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
22.6 °C, with a minimum of
15.4 °C and a maximum of
29.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11 °C. However, it dropped to
7 °C in March 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
37.6 °C in March 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is of
11.4 kph.
April is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
19.4 °C, with a minimum of
11.8 °C and a maximum of
27 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6 °C. However, it dropped to
0 °C in April 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
34.7 °C in April 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is of
11.1 kph.
May is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
16 °C, with a minimum of
7.5 °C and a maximum of
24.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-3 °C in May 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C. However, it reached
34.1 °C in May 1999.
Precipitation amounts to
14 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is of
10.4 kph.
June is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
13.2 °C, with a minimum of
4.4 °C and a maximum of
22 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1 °C. However, it dropped to
-5.2 °C in June 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26 °C. However, it reached
31.6 °C in June 2015.
Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is of
11.3 kph.
July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
12.8 °C, with a minimum of
4 °C and a maximum of
21.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-6 °C in July 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25.5 °C. However, it reached
29.3 °C in July 2002.
Precipitation amounts to only
3 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is of
11.8 kph.
August is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
15.7 °C, with a minimum of
6.7 °C and a maximum of
24.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0 °C. However, it dropped to
-5.1 °C in August 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C. However, it reached
32.4 °C in August 2005.
Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 34%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
14.1 kph.
September is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
19.7 °C, with a minimum of
10.7 °C and a maximum of
28.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.2 °C in September 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
35.7 °C in September 2018.
Precipitation amounts to
13 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 30%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
15.5 kph.
October is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
22.6 °C, with a minimum of
14.2 °C and a maximum of
31 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8 °C. However, it dropped to
5 °C in October 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C. However, it reached
38.3 °C in October 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is of
16.1 kph.
November is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
23.6 °C, with a minimum of
15.7 °C and a maximum of
31.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C. However, it dropped to
5.4 °C in November 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C. However, it reached
39.2 °C in November 2013.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is of
15.9 kph.
December is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
24.5 °C, with a minimum of
17.2 °C and a maximum of
31.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13 °C. However, it dropped to
10 °C in December 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C. However, it reached
40.7 °C in December 2018.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes. December 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is of
15 kph.