When is the best time to go to Mafikeng
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Mafikeng, 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.
Average temperatures in Mafikeng
Mafikeng weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mafikeng 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 112mm | 9.5hrs | 14.4hrs |
The weather in January in Mafikeng is characteristically hot and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mafikeng for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Mafikeng and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Mafikeng with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 83mm | 9.1hrs | 13.8hrs |
February in Mafikeng is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.
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 Mafikeng.
February is in the summer in Mafikeng and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mafikeng with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Mafikeng weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 79mm | 9.1hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in March in Mafikeng is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mafikeng.
March is in the fall / autumn in Mafikeng 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 (60°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mafikeng with around 79mm 3.1 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 53mm | 9.1hrs | 12.3hrs |
Mafikeng's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Mafikeng, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in Mafikeng and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mafikeng with around 53mm 2.1 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 15mm | 9.9hrs | 11.7hrs |
May is a dry month in Mafikeng and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mafikeng, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Mafikeng and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mafikeng 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 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 6mm | 9.8hrs | 14.4hrs |
Mild and very dry weather often prevails in Mafikeng during the month of June
It is perhaps a good month to visit Mafikeng, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Mafikeng and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Mafikeng with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 3mm | 10.5hrs | 13.8hrs |
July in Mafikeng is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mafikeng, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Mafikeng and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Mafikeng with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 6mm | 11.2hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in August in Mafikeng is characteristically mild and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mafikeng, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Mafikeng and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mafikeng with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.2 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 15mm | 10.8hrs | 12.3hrs |
Mafikeng's weather in September is typically warm and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mafikeng, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Mafikeng and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mafikeng with around 15mm 0.6 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 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Mafikeng weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 44mm | 10hrs | 11.7hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Mafikeng and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Mafikeng, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the spring in Mafikeng and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Mafikeng with around 44mm 1.7 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 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 69mm | 9.8hrs | 14.4hrs |
November in Mafikeng is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
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 Mafikeng.
November is in the spring in Mafikeng and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mafikeng with around 69mm 2.7 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Mafikeng weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 86mm | 9.8hrs | 13.8hrs |
December in Mafikeng is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mafikeng for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Mafikeng and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mafikeng with around 86mm 3.4 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Mafikeng weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 30.5°C 86.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 3mm 0.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 11.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | June | 19.4°C 66.9°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 112mm 4.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 23.5°C 74.3°F |
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