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Pilgrim’s Rest, South Africa
Mpumalanga · South Africa
Pilgrim’s Rest is a small town in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 2,061. Elevation: 4,298 ft (1,310 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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About Pilgrim’s Rest
Pilgrim's Rest is a small museum town in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa which is protected as a provincial heritage site. It was the second of the Transvaal gold fields, attracting a rush of prospectors in 1873, soon after the MacMac diggings started some 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) away. Alluvial panning eventually gave way to deeper ore mining. In the 1970s the town, not greatly changed, became a tourist destination.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,061 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,298 ft (1,310 m) |
| Coordinates | -24.9050°, 30.7533° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Mpumalanga |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.9 inches (1,292 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pilgrim’s Rest
Pilgrim’s Rest is a small town in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 2,061. The city sits at an elevation of 4,298 feet (1,310 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,298 ft (1,310 m) |
| Area | 3,063.4 sq mi (7,934.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.9050°N, 30.7533°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 6.5 in |
Pilgrim’s Rest has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 49°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.9") and August the driest (0.5").
Museums in Pilgrim’s Rest
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forestry Museum |
Libraries in Pilgrim’s Rest
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graskop library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Pilgrim’s Rest
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Pilgrim’s Rest
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Pilgrim’s Rest
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pilgrim’s Rest
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Pilgrim’s Rest
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Pilgrim’s Rest
37 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport | MQP | Large Airport |
| Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit | HDS | Medium Airport |
| Blackie Swart Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Blyde Canyon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Egnep Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hazyview Airport | HZV | Small Airport |
| Hippo Pools Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hoedspruit Civil Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ingwelala | — | Small Airport |
| Inyati Airport | INY | Small Airport |
| Jackalberry Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Khoka Moya Airport | KHO | Small Airport |
| Kudu Private Nature Reserve | — | Small Airport |
| Lavino Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Londolozi Airport | LDZ | Small Airport |
| Lydenburg Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mica Village Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Motswari Airport | MWR | Small Airport |
| Ndlopfu Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nederland Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nelspruit Airport | NLP | Small Airport |
| Ngala Airport | NGL | Small Airport |
| Othawa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pilgrims Rest Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sabi Sabi Airport | GSS | Small Airport |
| Sandringham Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sappi / Ngodwana | — | Small Airport |
| Singita Safari Lodge Airport | SSX | Small Airport |
| Tanda Tula Airport | TDT | Small Airport |
| Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ulusaba Airport | ULX | Small Airport |
| Umbabat Aero Camp Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Walkersons Field | — | Small Airport |
| White River Mercy Air | — | Small Airport |
| Wild Rivers Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Winterveldt Mine Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zandspruit Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Pilgrim’s Rest?
Pilgrim’s Rest has a population of 2,061 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,063.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pilgrim’s Rest?
Pilgrim’s Rest enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches.