Ngqamakhwe, South Africa
Eastern Cape · South Africa
Ngqamakhwe is a small town in Eastern Cape, South Africa with a population of 1,866. Elevation: 3,596 ft (1,096 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°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 Ngqamakhwe
Nqamakwe is a town in Amatole District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,866 |
| Elevation | 3,596 ft (1,096 m) |
| Coordinates | -32.1965°, 27.9381° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Eastern Cape |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.4 inches (721 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ngqamakhwe
Ngqamakhwe is a small town in South Africa (Eastern Cape) with a population of 1,866. The city sits at an elevation of 3,596 feet (1,096 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,596 ft (1,096 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.1965°S, 27.9381°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in |
Ngqamakhwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 55°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (0.6").
Schools in Ngqamakhwe
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirrlees Junior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Toboyi Junior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Airports Near Ngqamakhwe
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bisho Airport | BIY | Medium Airport |
| K. D. Matanzima Airport | UTT | Medium Airport |
| Brown's Landing Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Haga Haga Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Idutywa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Indwe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Keimouth Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kobb Inn Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Komga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kwelega Road Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mazeppa Bay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mtwentwe Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stutterheim Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Trennery's Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wavecrest Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Whats Landing Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wings Park Airfield | - | Small Airport |
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Ngqamakhwe has a population of 1,866 residents and is located in South Africa..
What is the weather like in Ngqamakhwe?
Ngqamakhwe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.4 inches.
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