South AfricaThe climate of Upington
The current climate in Upington features temperatures ranging from a high of 37°C to a low of 23°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 31°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 21°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 Upington, South Africa.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Upington in recent years was 45°C in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 10°C in June 2014.
Rainfall amount
On average, Upington receives 287 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Upington?
The best time to visit Upington for sunny weather is March through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Upington. 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.
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Climate Table of Upington
The climate table of Upington 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 37 | 36 | 34 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 36 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 21 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 20 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 125 | 36 | 38 | 21 | 9,8 | 9,7 | 0,2 | 1,9 | 1,8 | 13 | 12 | 18 |
| UV Index | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Upington, 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 Upington
Yearly Temperature in Upington
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Upington, 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 Upington
Total Yearly Precipitation in Upington
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Upington, 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 Upington
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Average weather in Upington by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Upington. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.