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Weather & Climate in Pilgrim’s Rest, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pilgrim’s Rest enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,298 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
49°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US 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
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jul 7, 2013 | 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa | M4.6 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa | M4.5 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2016 | 25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa | M4.1 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | South Africa | M3.3 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa | M3.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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").