When is the best time to go to Phalaborwa

Best time to go
OK time to go
Worst time to go

The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Phalaborwa, 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 Phalaborwa

Phalaborwa weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Phalaborwa 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

Phalaborwa January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 97mm 8.5hrs 14.2hrs

January in Phalaborwa 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 Phalaborwa for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Phalaborwa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Phalaborwa with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Phalaborwa weather in January »

February

Phalaborwa February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 81mm 8.3hrs 13.7hrs

February in Phalaborwa 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 Phalaborwa for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Phalaborwa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Phalaborwa with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Phalaborwa weather in February »

March

Phalaborwa March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 65mm 8.2hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Phalaborwa is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Phalaborwa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Phalaborwa with around 65mm 2.6 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Phalaborwa weather in March »

April

Phalaborwa April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 25mm 8.6hrs 12.3hrs

Phalaborwa's weather in April is typically warm and dry in nature.

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Phalaborwa and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Phalaborwa with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Phalaborwa weather in April »

May

Phalaborwa May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 12mm 9.4hrs 11.8hrs

May is a dry month in Phalaborwa and the temperature is generally warm.

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Phalaborwa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Phalaborwa 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Phalaborwa weather in May »

June

Phalaborwa June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 4mm 9.3hrs 14.2hrs

The weather in June in Phalaborwa is characteristically mild and very dry.

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

June is in the winter in Phalaborwa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Phalaborwa with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Phalaborwa weather in June »

July

Phalaborwa July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 8mm 9.6hrs 13.7hrs

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

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

July is in the winter in Phalaborwa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Phalaborwa 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Phalaborwa weather in July »

August

Phalaborwa August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 7mm 9.7hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Phalaborwa is characteristically warm and very dry.

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

August is in the winter in Phalaborwa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Phalaborwa 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Phalaborwa weather in August »

September

Phalaborwa September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 21mm 9.5hrs 12.3hrs

Phalaborwa's weather in September is typically warm and dry in nature.

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

September is in the spring in Phalaborwa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Phalaborwa with around 21mm 0.8 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Phalaborwa weather in September »

October

Phalaborwa October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 46mm 8.7hrs 11.8hrs

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

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

October is in the spring in Phalaborwa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Phalaborwa with around 46mm 1.8 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Phalaborwa weather in October »

November

Phalaborwa November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 69mm 8.5hrs 14.2hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in Phalaborwa and the temperature is generally hot.

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

November is in the spring in Phalaborwa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 19°C (65°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Phalaborwa with around 69mm 2.7 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Phalaborwa weather in November »

December

Phalaborwa December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 96mm 8.5hrs 13.7hrs

December in Phalaborwa 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 Phalaborwa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Phalaborwa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Phalaborwa with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Phalaborwa weather in December »

Other monthly averages

UV index Best time to go?

Phalaborwa weather stats

Phalaborwa weather statistics
Hottest month: January 31.9°C 89.4°F
Driest month: June 4mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: July 9.6hrs
Coldest month: June 24.5°C 76.1°F
Wettest month: January 97mm 3.8ins
Warmest sea: February 26.6°C 79.9°F
Map showing location of Phalaborwa (-23.94299, 31.14107) Phalaborwa map pin © Google

Locations nearby

Top South Africa locations