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Rietbron, South Africa

Eastern Cape · South Africa

Rietbron is a small town in Eastern Cape, South Africa with a population of 1,418. Elevation: 2,536 ft (773 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,418 Population 0/sq mi density
2,536 ft Elevation 773 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
10.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Rietbron

Rietbron

Rietbron is a town in Sarah Baartman District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It is on the R306 road.

People

Population1,418
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain10.9 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation2,536 ft (773 m)
Population1,418
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation2,536 ft (773 m)
Coordinates-32.9019°, 23.1508°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceEastern Cape
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation10.9 inches (278 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rietbron

Rietbron is a small town in South Africa (Eastern Cape) with a population of 1,418. The city sits at an elevation of 2,536 feet (773 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Rietbron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 10.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,536 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above South Africa avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,536 ft (773 m)
Area5,759.5 sq mi (14,917.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-32.9019°N, 23.1508°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.9"
71% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Oct 18, 2016.

Oct 18, 2016 29 km E of Prince Albert, South Africa M4.5 86 km
Nov 5, 2009 43 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa M4.3 94 km
May 14, 2011 39 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa M4.1 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in Warmest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in
March 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
June 51°F (11°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 53°F (12°C) 0.7 in
September 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
November 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in

Rietbron has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 50°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.5").

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Airports Near Rietbron

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beaufort West Airport-Small Airport
Willowmore Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rietbron

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk - Rietbron

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
6450

🇿🇦 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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What is the population of Rietbron?

Rietbron has a population of 1,418 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 5,759.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rietbron?

Rietbron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.9 inches.

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