Barkly West, South Africa
Northern Cape · South Africa
Barkly West is a small city in Northern Cape, South Africa with a population of 11,621. Elevation: 3,622 ft (1,104 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Barkly West
Barkly West is a town in the Northern Cape province of South Africa, situated on the north bank of the Vaal River west of Kimberley.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,621 |
| Elevation | 3,622 ft (1,104 m) |
| Coordinates | -28.5354°, 24.5215° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Northern Cape |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.6 inches (446 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Barkly West
Barkly West is a small city in South Africa (Northern Cape) with a population of 11,621. The city sits at an elevation of 3,622 feet (1,104 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Barkly West
Barkly West has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.5°C), the coldest is Jul (10.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 388 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,622 ft (1,104 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.5354°S, 24.5215°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in |
Barkly West has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 51°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.2").
Schools in Barkly West
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jannie Roux | - | - | - | - |
| Boresetse Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Barkly West
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Gospel Radio | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| ultracol FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Hallelujah | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Barkly West
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander McGregor Memorial Museum | ||||
| Kimberley Transport Museum | ||||
| Open Mine Museum | ||||
| Sol Plaatje Museum and Library | ||||
| Wildebeest Kuil Rock Art Centre |
Libraries in Barkly West
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barkly West Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Galeshewe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hadison Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kimberley Public Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Barkly West
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Barkly West
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Barkly West
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Barkly West
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Barkly West
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberley Airport | KIM | Large Airport |
| Barkly West Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Beefmaster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Belle Rive Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bells Bank Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Christiana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Douglas Cape Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Douglas Northeast Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Eagle Flight Academy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Farm Grootfontein Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Farm Romance Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ganspan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Holpan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jacobsdal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| John Weston Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malabar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Modderrivier Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mokala Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Schmidtsdrif Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ulco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Witfontein Airport | - | Small Airport |
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Meteorites Near Barkly West
1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Barkly West.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bellsbank | 1955 |
Waterfalls Near Barkly West
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Barkly West.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Gong Gong Waterfall |
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12 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Barkly West?
Barkly West has a population of 11,621 residents and is located in South Africa..
What is the weather like in Barkly West?
Barkly West enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches.
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