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What’s the climate like in Rustenburg?

The current climate in Rustenburg features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 22°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 29°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 4°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Rustenburg in recent years was 50°C in June 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 12°C in October 2023.

On average, Rustenburg receives 617 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

Curious about the weather in other parts of South Africa? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Cape Town, Krugerpark, Johannesburg, or explore other destinations in South Africa.

Best time to visit Rustenburg?

The best time to visit Rustenburg for sunny weather is February through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Rustenburg. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

Climate Table of Rustenburg

The climate table of Rustenburg 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) 31 30 29 27 25 23 22 26 30 32 31 31
Temp. min (°C) 18 18 16 13 8 5 4 7 11 15 16 18
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Precipitation (mm) 128 79 57 60 9,4 5,0 6,2 1,2 8,5 31 97 134
UV Index 9 9 8 7 7 6 7 8 9 9 9 9

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: 29°C
  • Highest temperature: 32°C in October
  • Lowest temperature: 22°C in July
  • Precipitation: 617 mm per year, averaging 51 mm per month
  • Driest months: 1,2 mm in August, 5,0 mm in June and 6,2 mm in July
  • Wettest months: 134 mm in December, 128 mm in January and 97 mm in November

Average Temperature per Month in Rustenburg

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Rustenburg, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Rustenburg, South Africa,

Average Precipitation per Month in Rustenburg

This graph shows how much rainfall Rustenburg, South Africa, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Rustenburg, South Africa,

Average UV Index per Month in Rustenburg

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Rustenburg, South Africa. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Rustenburg, South Africa,

Yearly Temperature in Rustenburg

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Rustenburg, South Africa. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Rustenburg, South Africa,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Rustenburg

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Rustenburg, South Africa, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Rustenburg, South Africa,

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Average weather in Rustenburg by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rustenburg. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.

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