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Weather & Climate in Polokwane, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Polokwane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 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 24.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,314 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,314 ft (1,315 m) |
| Area | 41.3 sq mi (106.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,605/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -23.9045°N, 29.4689°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Dec 2, 2013 | 33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa | M4.8 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa | M4.5 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2016 | 25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa | M4.1 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | South Africa | M3.3 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa | M3.0 | 52 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in |
Polokwane has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 54°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.2").