Climate - Mahikeng (South Africa)

The climate of Mahikeng (or Mafeking) is subtropical semi-arid, 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.

The average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 12.8 °C (55.1 °F), that of the warmest month (January) is of 24.5 °C (76.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 540 millimeters (21.3 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 3 mm (0.1 in) in the driest month (July) to 115 mm (4.5 in) in the wettest one (January). Here is the average precipitation.

Mahikeng - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 24.5 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56 °F). However, in January 2001, it dropped to 8.6 °C (47.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, in January 2016, it reached 41.4 °C (106.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 13 days.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In February, the average temperature is of 24.2 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 17.2 °C (63 °F) and a maximum of 31.1 °C (87.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56 °F). However, in February 2004, it dropped to 7.5 °C (45.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, in February 2016, it reached 37.8 °C (100 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 10 days.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In March, the average temperature is of 22.6 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 15.4 °C (59.8 °F) and a maximum of 29.7 °C (85.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F). However, in March 2007, it dropped to 7 °C (44.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (92 °F). However, in March 2019, it reached 37.6 °C (99.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 10 days.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

In April, the average temperature is of 19.4 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 11.8 °C (53.2 °F) and a maximum of 27 °C (80.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F). However, in April 2001, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87.5 °F). However, in April 2019, it reached 34.7 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

In May, the average temperature is of 16.0 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 7.5 °C (45.6 °F) and a maximum of 24.4 °C (76 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (35 °F). However, in May 2020, it dropped to -3 °C (26.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83 °F). However, in May 1999, it reached 34.1 °C (93.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 14 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).

In June, the average temperature is of 13.2 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 4.4 °C (39.9 °F) and a maximum of 22 °C (71.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (29.5 °F). However, in June 2020, it dropped to -5.2 °C (22.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F). However, in June 2015, it reached 31.6 °C (88.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 1 days.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

In July, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is of 12.8 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 4 °C (39.1 °F) and a maximum of 21.7 °C (71.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29 °F). However, in July 2000, it dropped to -6 °C (21.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78.5 °F). However, in July 2002, it reached 29.3 °C (84.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 1 days.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In August, the average temperature is of 15.7 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 6.7 °C (44.1 °F) and a maximum of 24.7 °C (76.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (31.5 °F). However, in August 2003, it dropped to -5.1 °C (22.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F). However, in August 2005, it reached 32.4 °C (90.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 1 days.
The average humidity is 34%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).

In September, the average temperature is of 19.7 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 10.7 °C (51.2 °F) and a maximum of 28.7 °C (83.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, in September 2013, it dropped to -1.2 °C (29.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, in September 2018, it reached 35.7 °C (96.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 30%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).

In October, the average temperature is of 22.6 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 14.2 °C (57.6 °F) and a maximum of 31 °C (87.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F). However, in October 2006, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, in October 2016, it reached 38.3 °C (100.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).

In November, the average temperature is of 23.6 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 15.7 °C (60.2 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F). However, in November 1996, it dropped to 5.4 °C (41.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F). However, in November 2013, it reached 39.2 °C (102.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).

In December, the average temperature is of 24.5 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 17.2 °C (62.9 °F) and a maximum of 31.8 °C (89.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55.5 °F). However, in December 1996, it dropped to 10 °C (50 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F). However, in December 2018, it reached 40.7 °C (105.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).