Bray, South Africa

North West · South Africa

Bray is a small town in North West, South Africa with a population of 1,625. Elevation: 3,412 ft (1,040 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,625 Population
3,412 ft Elevation 1,040 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
13.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Bray

Bray is a village in Kagisano-Molopo Local Municipality in the North West province of South Africa. It is situated on the border with Botswana opposite a village of the same name in that country.

People

Population1,625

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain13.7 in/yr
Elevation3,412 ft (1,040 m)
Population1,625
Elevation3,412 ft (1,040 m)
Coordinates-25.4615°, 23.6971°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceNorth West
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation13.7 inches (347 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bray

Bray is a small town in South Africa (North West) with a population of 1,625. The city sits at an elevation of 3,412 feet (1,040 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Bray has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,412 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average71.0°F
31% above South Africa avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation3,412 ft (1,040 m)
Coordinates25.4615°S, 23.6971°E
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.7"
64% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.56"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in
March 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
June 58°F (14°C) 0.1 in
July 58°F (14°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in
September 71°F (21°C) 0.3 in
October 76°F (24°C) 1.0 in
November 78°F (26°C) 1.7 in
December 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in Warmest

Bray has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 58°F in July to 80°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near Bray

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bray East Airport-Small Airport
Dorchester Farm Airport-Small Airport
Kirstonia Airport-Small Airport
Oxford Airport-Small Airport
Pomfret Airport-Small Airport
Riverside North Airport-Small Airport
Tosca Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
8620

🇿🇦 About South Africa

Capital Pretoria
Population 57,779,622
Area 1,219,912 km²
GDP (USD) $381,440,724,491
GDP per capita $6,034
HDI 0.717
Life expectancy 66.1 years
Internet users 75.7%
Urban population 63.6%
Currency ZAR (Rand)
Languages Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Vend...
Calling code +27
TLD .za
Driving side left

Public Holidays in South Africa

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Mar 21 Human Rights Day Human Rights Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Family Day Family Day
Apr 27 Freedom Day Freedom Day
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
Jun 16 Youth Day Youth Day
Aug 10 National Women's Day National Women's Day
Sep 24 Heritage Day Heritage Day
Dec 16 Day of Reconciliation Day of Reconciliation
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Day of Goodwill St. Stephen's Day

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Bray has a population of 1,625 residents and is located in South Africa..

What is the weather like in Bray?

Bray has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 13.7 inches.

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