Phalaborwa Climate by Month
Phalaborwa, Limpopo, South Africa
Hot summers and mild winters, with most rain from November to February.
The climate in Phalaborwa is one of hot summers and mild winters, with most rain from November to February. Expect highs of 89°F (31°C) in December and 77°F (25°C) in July, with the coldest nights (July) near 50°F (10°C). It gets 22 in (552 mm) of rain a year, 72% of it from November to February. June to August are almost completely dry.
- Warmest month
- 89°F(31°C)
- Average high, December
- Coldest nights
- 50°F(10°C)
- Average low, July
- Rain per year
- 22 in(552 mm)
- Wettest: January
- Humidity
- 61%
- Sunniest: November
Best and worst months in Phalaborwa
Best for weatherThe most comfortable weather comes in June and July, with highs around 78°F (25°C) and almost no rain.
Least pleasantDecember and January are the least pleasant; January is the hottest, with highs of 88°F (31°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 July.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Phalaborwa weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 88°F(31°C) | 69°F(20°C) | 5.0 in(127 mm) | 70% | 5.9 |
| FebFebruary | 88°F(31°C) | 69°F(20°C) | 3.7 in(95 mm) | 69% | 5.6 |
| MarMarch | 87°F(31°C) | 67°F(20°C) | 2.8 in(70 mm) | 66% | 5.2 |
| AprApril | 83°F(29°C) | 62°F(16°C) | 1.0 in(26 mm) | 70% | 4.4 |
| MayMay | 82°F(28°C) | 55°F(13°C) | 0.4 in(10 mm) | 59% | 4.1 |
| JunJuneBest | 78°F(26°C) | 51°F(10°C) | 0.2 in(4 mm) | 58% | 3.7 |
| JulJulyBest | 77°F(25°C) | 50°F(10°C) | 0.3 in(8 mm) | 55% | 3.8 |
| AugAugust | 81°F(27°C) | 53°F(12°C) | 0.1 in(3 mm) | 53% | 4.6 |
| SepSeptember | 85°F(29°C) | 59°F(15°C) | 0.5 in(12 mm) | 53% | 5.3 |
| OctOctober | 86°F(30°C) | 63°F(17°C) | 0.9 in(23 mm) | 58% | 5.8 |
| NovNovember | 88°F(31°C) | 66°F(19°C) | 2.8 in(71 mm) | 61% | 5.9 |
| DecDecember | 89°F(31°C) | 68°F(20°C) | 4.1 in(103 mm) | 64% | 5.9 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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