Kimberley Climate by Month
Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa
Hot summers and cool winters, with most rain from December to April.
Hot summers and cool winters, with most rain from December to April: that's Kimberley's climate in short. Expect highs of 91°F (33°C) in January and 67°F (19°C) in June, with the coldest nights (July) near 35°F (2°C). Of the 16 in (418 mm) of rain in a typical year, 73% falls from December to April. June to September are almost completely dry. The air is dry, averaging 41% relative humidity.
- Warmest month
- 91°F(33°C)
- Average high, January
- Coldest nights
- 35°F(2°C)
- Average low, July
- Rain per year
- 16 in(418 mm)
- Wettest: January
- Humidity
- 41%
- Sunniest: December
Best and worst months in Kimberley
Best for weatherMay, August and September are the best time for weather in Kimberley: highs near 75°F (24°C) and almost no rain.
Least pleasantDecember and January are the least pleasant; January is the hottest, with highs of 91°F (33°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in August.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Kimberley weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 91°F(33°C) | 64°F(18°C) | 3.3 in(83 mm) | 44% | 7.2 |
| FebFebruary | 89°F(32°C) | 63°F(17°C) | 2.5 in(64 mm) | 48% | 6.8 |
| MarMarch | 86°F(30°C) | 59°F(15°C) | 2.4 in(61 mm) | 48% | 5.8 |
| AprApril | 78°F(26°C) | 50°F(10°C) | 1.6 in(41 mm) | 53% | 4.8 |
| MayMayBest | 73°F(23°C) | 42°F(6°C) | 0.6 in(16 mm) | 49% | 4.0 |
| JunJune | 67°F(19°C) | 36°F(2°C) | 0.3 in(8 mm) | 47% | 3.6 |
| JulJuly | 67°F(19°C) | 35°F(2°C) | 0.2 in(4 mm) | 39% | 3.9 |
| AugAugustBest | 72°F(22°C) | 39°F(4°C) | 0.3 in(8 mm) | 33% | 4.8 |
| SepSeptemberBest | 80°F(27°C) | 46°F(8°C) | 0.4 in(9 mm) | 30% | 5.9 |
| OctOctober | 85°F(30°C) | 54°F(12°C) | 1.0 in(26 mm) | 32% | 6.7 |
| NovNovember | 88°F(31°C) | 58°F(14°C) | 1.6 in(40 mm) | 33% | 7.4 |
| DecDecember | 91°F(33°C) | 62°F(17°C) | 2.3 in(58 mm) | 38% | 7.6 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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