South AfricaThe climate of Polokwane
The current climate in Polokwane features temperatures ranging from a high of 28°C to a low of 21°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Polokwane, South Africa.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Polokwane in recent years was 38°C in February 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 8°C in June 2016.
Rainfall amount
On average, Polokwane receives 386 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Polokwane?
The best time to visit Polokwane for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Polokwane.
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Climate Table of Polokwane
The climate table of Polokwane shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 17 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 17 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 70 | 74 | 36 | 17 | 11 | 0,4 | 0,4 | 0,2 | 4,0 | 24 | 60 | 89 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Polokwane, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Polokwane
Yearly Temperature in Polokwane
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Polokwane, South Africa. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Polokwane
Total Yearly Precipitation in Polokwane
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Polokwane, South Africa. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Polokwane
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Average weather in Polokwane by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Polokwane. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.