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Rietvlei, South Africa

Eastern Cape · South Africa

Rietvlei is a small town in Eastern Cape, South Africa with a population of 3,006. Elevation: 2,818 ft (859 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

3,006 Population 5/sq mi density
2,818 ft Elevation 859 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
37.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Rietvlei

Rietvlei is a town in Harry Gwala District Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.

People

Population3,006
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain37.1 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation2,818 ft (859 m)
Population3,006
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation2,818 ft (859 m)
Coordinates-30.5105°, 29.8264°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceEastern Cape
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation37.1 inches (943 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rietvlei

Rietvlei is a small town in South Africa (Eastern Cape) with a population of 3,006. The city sits at an elevation of 2,818 feet (859 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Rietvlei

Rietvlei has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 718 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 121.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 92.3
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 103.1
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 42.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 23.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 18.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 16.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 17.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 35.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 64.5
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 84.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 99.6
Rietvlei enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 37.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,818 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above South Africa avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,818 ft (859 m)
Area580.3 sq mi (1,502.8 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-30.5105°N, 29.8264°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
2% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 18, 2016 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M4.5 128 km
Jul 26, 1991 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa M3.8 60 km
Jan 9, 1994 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa M3.7 118 km
Feb 6, 2016 South Africa M3.7 138 km
Jan 27, 1994 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa M3.4 90 km
Aug 21, 1990 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M3.1 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 5.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in
March 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
April 62°F (16°C) 2.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
June 53°F (11°C) 0.8 in Coldest
July 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
December 66°F (19°C) 5.3 in

Rietvlei has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 53°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Rietvlei

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Zimema Senior Primary School
Amawushe Junior Secondary School
Bombasi Junior Secondary School
Bambanani Junior Secondary School
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Radio Stations near Rietvlei

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Al Husnaa Quran Radio MP3

Hotels in Rietvlei

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ingeli Forest Resort

Airports Near Rietvlei

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Margate AirportMGHMedium Airport
Baynesfield Estate AirportSmall Airport
Bizana AirportSmall Airport
Delta Golf AirstripSmall Airport
Diamond Valley AirportSmall Airport
Glendower FarmSmall Airport
H M S Bastard Memorial AirportSmall Airport
Harding AirportSmall Airport
Hibberdene AirportSmall Airport
Kokstad AirportSmall Airport
The Grange AirportSmall Airport
Underberg AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
1739

🇿🇦 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
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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 Rietvlei

What is the population of Rietvlei?

Rietvlei has a population of 3,006 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 580.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rietvlei?

Rietvlei enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.1 inches.

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