When is the best time to go to Kimberley

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kimberley, 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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Kimberley weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kimberley 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

Kimberley January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 61mm 10.6hrs 14.6hrs

The climate in Kimberley during January can be summarized as hot and reasonably dry.

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

January is in the summer in Kimberley and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Kimberley with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Kimberley weather in January »

February

Kimberley February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 71mm 9.8hrs 13.9hrs

February in Kimberley is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

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

February is in the summer in Kimberley and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kimberley with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kimberley weather in February »

March

Kimberley March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 67mm 9.2hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in March in Kimberley is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Kimberley and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kimberley with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kimberley weather in March »

April

Kimberley April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 46mm 9.3hrs 12.2hrs

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

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Kimberley and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kimberley with around 46mm 1.8 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Kimberley weather in April »

May

Kimberley May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 15mm 9.7hrs 11.6hrs

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Kimberley and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kimberley with around 15mm 0.6 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Kimberley weather in May »

June

Kimberley June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 7mm 9.5hrs 14.6hrs

The climate in Kimberley during June can be summarized as mild and very dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Kimberley.

June is in the winter in Kimberley and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kimberley with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kimberley weather in June »

July

Kimberley July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 7mm 10hrs 13.9hrs

July in Kimberley is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the winter in Kimberley and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kimberley with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Kimberley weather in July »

August

Kimberley August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 8mm 10.4hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in August in Kimberley is characteristically mild and very dry.

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

August is in the winter in Kimberley and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kimberley with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Kimberley weather in August »

September

Kimberley September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 11mm 10.2hrs 12.2hrs

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

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

September is in the spring in Kimberley and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kimberley with around 11mm 0.4 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 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kimberley weather in September »

October

Kimberley October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 32mm 10.5hrs 11.6hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Kimberley and the temperature is generally warm.

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

October is in the spring in Kimberley and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kimberley with around 32mm 1.3 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 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kimberley weather in October »

November

Kimberley November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 44mm 11hrs 14.6hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in Kimberley and the temperature is generally warm.

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

November is in the spring in Kimberley and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kimberley with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.

Kimberley weather in November »

December

Kimberley December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 51mm 11.4hrs 13.9hrs

December in Kimberley is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

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

December is in the summer in Kimberley and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kimberley with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Kimberley weather in December »

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Kimberley weather stats

Kimberley weather statistics
Hottest month: January 32.5°C 90.5°F
Driest month: July 7mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: July 10hrs
Coldest month: June 18°C 64.4°F
Wettest month: February 71mm 2.8ins
Warmest sea: February 22.7°C 72.9°F
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