When is the best time to go to Driefontein

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Driefontein, South Africa. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Driefontein weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Driefontein are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Driefontein January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 150mm 8hrs 14.5hrs

Driefontein's weather in January is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Driefontein for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Driefontein and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Driefontein with around 150mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Driefontein February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 112mm 8hrs 13.8hrs

February in Driefontein is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Driefontein for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Driefontein and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Driefontein with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Driefontein weather in February »

March

Driefontein March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 80mm 7.9hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in March in Driefontein is characteristically warm and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Driefontein.

March is in the fall / autumn in Driefontein and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Driefontein with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Driefontein weather in March »

April

Driefontein April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 55mm 8hrs 12.3hrs

Driefontein's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Driefontein, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Driefontein and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Driefontein with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Driefontein May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 18mm 8.8hrs 11.7hrs

May is a dry month in Driefontein and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Driefontein, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Driefontein and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Driefontein with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Driefontein weather in May »

June

Driefontein June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 11mm 9.1hrs 14.5hrs

Mild and dry weather often prevails in Driefontein during the month of June

It is perhaps a good month to visit Driefontein, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Driefontein and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Driefontein with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Driefontein weather in June »

July

Driefontein July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 12mm 9.6hrs 13.8hrs

July in Driefontein is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Driefontein, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Driefontein and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Driefontein with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Driefontein weather in July »

August

Driefontein August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 17mm 9.6hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in August in Driefontein is characteristically mild and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Driefontein, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Driefontein and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Driefontein with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Driefontein weather in August »

September

Driefontein September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 37mm 9hrs 12.3hrs

Driefontein's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Driefontein, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Driefontein and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Driefontein with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Driefontein weather in September »

October

Driefontein October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 93mm 8.1hrs 11.7hrs

October is a a little damp month in Driefontein and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Driefontein.

October is in the spring in Driefontein and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Driefontein with around 93mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Driefontein weather in October »

November

Driefontein November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 133mm 7.8hrs 14.5hrs

The climate in Driefontein during November can be summarized as warm and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Driefontein for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Driefontein and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Driefontein with around 133mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Driefontein weather in November »

December

Driefontein December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 143mm 8.1hrs 13.8hrs

December in Driefontein is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Driefontein for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Driefontein and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Driefontein with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Driefontein weather in December »

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Driefontein weather stats

Driefontein weather statistics
Hottest month: January 26.1°C 79°F
Driest month: June 11mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: July 9.6hrs
Coldest month: June 18.1°C 64.6°F
Wettest month: January 150mm 5.9ins
Warmest sea: February 26.2°C 79.2°F
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