Climate - Springbok (South Africa)

The climate of Springbok is subtropical desert, tempered by altitude, with very mild winters (but during which it can get cold at night) and hot summers. The sun shines all year round.
The small city is located in the west of South Africa, at 950 meters (3,115 feet) above sea level. We are in the Northern Cape Province, the driest part of South Africa. Nearby are cities such as Okiep and Nababeep.
Despite the altitude, it can get very hot during the day from October to March.

The average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 13.4 °C (56.1 °F), that of the warmest month (February) is of 24.2 °C (75.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 215 millimeters (8.5 inches) per year: it is therefore scarce. It ranges from 4 mm (0.2 in) in the driest month (December) to 35 mm (1.4 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.

Springbok - Weather by month

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

In January, the average temperature is of 23.7 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 16.3 °C (61.3 °F) and a maximum of 31.1 °C (87.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F). However, in January 2001, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (99 °F). However, in January 1993, it reached 40.9 °C (105.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).

In February, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 24.2 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 16.9 °C (62.5 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50.5 °F). However, in February 2012, it dropped to 7 °C (44.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F). However, in February 2016, it reached 39.3 °C (102.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).

In March, the average temperature is of 23.4 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 16.5 °C (61.7 °F) and a maximum of 30.3 °C (86.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F). However, in March 2003, it dropped to 4.4 °C (39.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, in March 2013, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).

In April, the average temperature is of 20.5 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 14.3 °C (57.7 °F) and a maximum of 26.8 °C (80.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). However, in April 2005, it dropped to 3.9 °C (39 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F). However, in April 2009, it reached 35.7 °C (96.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 3 days.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).

In May, the average temperature is of 17.3 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 11.7 °C (53.1 °F) and a maximum of 22.9 °C (73.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (40.5 °F). However, in May 2007, it dropped to 1.4 °C (34.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, in May 2014, it reached 32.4 °C (90.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 kph).

In June, the average temperature is of 13.7 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 8.6 °C (47.5 °F) and a maximum of 18.8 °C (65.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (37 °F). However, in June 1994, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76.5 °F). However, in June 2020, it reached 28.6 °C (83.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 kph).

In July, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is of 13.4 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 8.2 °C (46.8 °F) and a maximum of 18.5 °C (65.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (35 °F). However, in July 2004, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75.5 °F). However, in July 2010, it reached 27.9 °C (82.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 kph).

In August, the average temperature is of 13.6 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 7.7 °C (45.8 °F) and a maximum of 19.6 °C (67.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (35 °F). However, in August 2003, it dropped to -1.4 °C (29.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F). However, in August 2016, it reached 31.5 °C (88.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 6 days.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 kph).

In September, the average temperature is of 16.1 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 9.4 °C (48.9 °F) and a maximum of 22.7 °C (72.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, in September 1999, it dropped to -1.4 °C (29.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F). However, in September 1992, it reached 35.2 °C (95.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).

In October, the average temperature is of 18.7 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 11.3 °C (52.4 °F) and a maximum of 26 °C (78.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F). However, in October 2007, it dropped to -0.8 °C (30.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, in October 2015, it reached 38.5 °C (101.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).

In November, the average temperature is of 20.1 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 12.6 °C (54.6 °F) and a maximum of 27.6 °C (81.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (41.5 °F). However, in November 2002, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, in November 2019, it reached 39.5 °C (103.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 3 days.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).

In December, the average temperature is of 22.0 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 14.5 °C (58 °F) and a maximum of 29.5 °C (85.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (47 °F). However, in December 2003, it dropped to 4.8 °C (40.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, in December 2008, it reached 39.4 °C (102.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 1 days.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 kph).