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Colesberg, South Africa

Northern Cape · South Africa

Colesberg is a small city in Northern Cape, South Africa with a population of 12,423. Elevation: 4,491 ft (1,369 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,423 Population 4/sq mi density
4,491 ft Elevation 1,369 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
15.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Colesberg

Colesberg

Colesberg is a town with 17,354 inhabitants in the Northern Cape province of South Africa, located on the main N1 road from Cape Town to Johannesburg.

People

Population12,423
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain15.2 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation4,491 ft (1,369 m)
Population12,423
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation4,491 ft (1,369 m)
Coordinates-30.7200°, 25.0972°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceNorthern Cape
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average38°F (3°C)
Annual Precipitation15.2 inches (386 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Colesberg

Colesberg is a small city in South Africa (Northern Cape) with a population of 12,423. The city sits at an elevation of 4,491 feet (1,369 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 38°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Colesberg

Colesberg has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.5°C), the coldest is Jul (7.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 420 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.5°C / 76°F 9.6° / 36.7° 67.1
Feb 23°C / 73°F 9.9° / 35.1° 64.1
Mar 21°C / 70°F 7.8° / 33.7° 60.4
Apr 16°C / 61°F 3.5° / 29° 51.7
May 12.6°C / 55°F 0° / 25.5° 21.1
Jun 8.4°C / 47°F -2.4° / 21.5° 14.6
Jul 7.6°C / 46°F -3.5° / 21.4° 4.2
Aug 10°C / 50°F -3.9° / 25.7° 3.1
Sep 14.8°C / 59°F -0.3° / 31.4° 16.4
Oct 18.8°C / 66°F 2.4° / 35.5° 18.8
Nov 21.2°C / 70°F 6.7° / 36.4° 35.6
Dec 23.1°C / 74°F 8.7° / 37.3° 63.2
Colesberg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 308 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,491 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 38°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above South Africa avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average38°F (3°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,491 ft (1,369 m)
Area3,276.4 sq mi (8,485.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-30.7200°N, 25.0972°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"
60% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.64"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Nov 19, 1992.

Nov 19, 1992 26 km NNW of De Aar, South Africa M4.0 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in Warmest
February 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in
March 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 1.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
June 40°F (4°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 38°F (3°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in
September 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
December 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in

Colesberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Colesberg

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colesberg High School - - - -
Colesberg Public Primary School - - - -
Umso High School - - - -
Ss Madikane Primary School - - - -
Lowryville Intermediêre Skool - - - -
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Radio Stations near Colesberg

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Vilakku - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Yaadien - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Colesberg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Colesberg Kemper Museum

Restaurants in Colesberg

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Allards Restuarant
Bordaux Restaurant
Inni Kraal
Plattelander Restaurant
Wimpy

Cafes in Colesberg

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ouma Anna Coffee Shop & Restaurant
Seattle Coffee
Vida e Caffe

Train Stations in Colesberg

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arundel
Colesberg
Hugoslaagte

Gas Stations in Colesberg

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Astron Energy
Astron Metro Park
Astron Metro Park
Colesberg 1-Stop
Engen
Shell
Shell Ultra City

Banks in Colesberg

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ABSA
Capitec Bank

Golf Courses in Colesberg

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Colesburg Golf Club

Airports Near Colesberg

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adamsfontein Airport-Small Airport
Colesberg Airport-Small Airport
Gariep Dam Airport-Small Airport
Hanover Airport-Small Airport
Orange River Lodge Airport-Small Airport
Petrusville Airport-Small Airport
Philippolis Airport-Small Airport
Tzamenkomst Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Colesberg

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Churchnet Colesberg
Gereformeerde Kerk
NG Kerk - Colesberg

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,369 m (4,492 ft)
Founded
1830
Postal Code
9795

🇿🇦 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Colesberg

What is the population of Colesberg?

Colesberg has a population of 12,423 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 3,276.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Colesberg?

Colesberg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 38°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.2 inches.

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