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Weather & Climate in Bathurst, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bathurst enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 879 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Area | 1,026.2 sq mi (2,657.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.4998°N, 26.8294°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in |
Bathurst has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 59°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (1.3").