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Weather & Climate in Victoria West, South Africa

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Victoria West enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 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 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,190 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,190 ft (1,277 m)
Area9,030.2 sq mi (23,388.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-31.4036°N, 23.1146°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.6"
72% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.89"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

Nov 19, 1992 26 km NNW of De Aar, South Africa M4.0 132 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) 1.1 in Warmest
February 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
May 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in
July 43°F (6°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 48°F (9°C) 0.4 in
September 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
October 60°F (16°C) 0.7 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
December 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in

Victoria West has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 43°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.3").

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