When is the best time to go to Rustenburg

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Rustenburg 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

Rustenburg January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 137mm 9hrs 14.4hrs

January in Rustenburg is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

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

January is in the summer in Rustenburg and is typically the 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 January is the driest month of the year in Rustenburg with around 137mm 5.4 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 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Rustenburg February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 92mm 8.9hrs 13.8hrs

February in Rustenburg is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

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 Rustenburg.

February is in the summer in Rustenburg and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Rustenburg with around 92mm 3.6 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Rustenburg March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 79mm 8.8hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Rustenburg 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 Rustenburg.

March is in the fall / autumn in Rustenburg and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Rustenburg 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Rustenburg April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 62mm 8.9hrs 12.3hrs

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

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 Rustenburg.

April is in the fall / autumn in Rustenburg 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 (52°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Rustenburg with around 62mm 2.4 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Rustenburg weather in April »

May

Rustenburg May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 13mm 9.9hrs 11.7hrs

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Rustenburg and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Rustenburg with around 13mm 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 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Rustenburg June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 7mm 9.7hrs 14.4hrs

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

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

June is in the winter in Rustenburg and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Rustenburg 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.

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July

Rustenburg July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 3mm 10.4hrs 13.8hrs

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

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

July is in the winter in Rustenburg and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Rustenburg 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 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Rustenburg weather in July »

August

Rustenburg August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 7mm 10.9hrs 13hrs

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

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

August is in the winter in Rustenburg and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Rustenburg 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 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Rustenburg weather in August »

September

Rustenburg September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 21mm 10.7hrs 12.3hrs

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

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

September is in the spring in Rustenburg 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 (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Rustenburg with around 21mm 0.8 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 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Rustenburg weather in September »

October

Rustenburg October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 56mm 9.7hrs 11.7hrs

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

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

October is in the spring in Rustenburg and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Rustenburg with around 56mm 2.2 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Rustenburg weather in October »

November

Rustenburg November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 89mm 9.2hrs 14.4hrs

The climate in Rustenburg during November can be summarized as warm and a little damp.

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 Rustenburg.

November is in the spring in Rustenburg and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Rustenburg with around 89mm 3.5 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Rustenburg weather in November »

December

Rustenburg December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 110mm 9.3hrs 13.8hrs

December in Rustenburg is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

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

December is in the summer in Rustenburg and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Rustenburg with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Rustenburg weather in December »

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Rustenburg weather stats

Rustenburg weather statistics
Hottest month: January 29.2°C 84.6°F
Driest month: July 3mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: August 10.9hrs
Coldest month: June 19.2°C 66.6°F
Wettest month: January 137mm 5.4ins
Warmest sea: February 24.5°C 76.1°F
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