Wegdraai, South Africa
Northern Cape · South Africa
Wegdraai is a small town in Northern Cape, South Africa with a population of 2,622. Elevation: 2,799 ft (853 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°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 Wegdraai
Wegdraai is a town in ZF Mgcawu District Municipality in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,622 |
| Elevation | 2,799 ft (853 m) |
| Coordinates | -28.8413°, 21.8747° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Northern Cape |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 9.1 inches (232 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Wegdraai
Wegdraai is a small town in South Africa (Northern Cape) with a population of 2,622. The city sits at an elevation of 2,799 feet (853 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,799 ft (853 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.8413°S, 21.8747°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in |
Wegdraai has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 53°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.2").
Schools in Wegdraai
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JG Jansen Intermediêre Skool | - | - | - | - |
Monuments in Wegdraai
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Wegdraai
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Wegdraai
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Upington Airport | UTN | Medium Airport |
| Cape Blue Mine Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Glen Lyon Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Groblershoop Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kalahari Oryx | - | Small Airport |
| Karos Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kenhardt Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Klippunt Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Namakwari Safaris Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Skerpioenpunt Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vaalkoppies Settlement Airport | - | Small Airport |
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Public Holidays in South Africa
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What is the population of Wegdraai?
Wegdraai has a population of 2,622 residents and is located in South Africa..
What is the weather like in Wegdraai?
Wegdraai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 9.1 inches.
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