Brits, North West Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Brits get?

Brits gets 648 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 94 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 78% of South Africa.

December is the wettest month, with 118 mm. July is the driest, with 3 mm. December has the most rainy days, about 15.

Brits weather by month

Brits weather in January

In January, Brits averages a high of 28°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 113 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. The sun is out about 47% of daylight hours. The January record high is 39°C (2016) and the record low is 8°C (2001).

Brits weather in February

In February, Brits averages a high of 28°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 91 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. The February record high is 35°C (2016) and the record low is 11°C (2002).

Brits weather in March

In March, Brits averages a high of 27°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 85 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. The March record high is 35°C (2024) and the record low is 6°C (2025).

Brits weather in April

In April, Brits averages a high of 25°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 35 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 70% of daylight hours. The April record high is 34°C (1995) and the record low is 0°C (2001). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Brits weather in May

In May, Brits averages a high of 23°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 84% of daylight hours. The May record high is 30°C (2024) and the record low is -1°C (2007). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Brits weather in June

In June, Brits averages a high of 21°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 90% of daylight hours. The June record high is 27°C (1998) and the record low is -2°C (2020). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Brits weather in July

In July, Brits averages a high of 20°C and a low of 5°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 91% of daylight hours. The July record high is 27°C (2002) and the record low is -4°C (2000). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Brits weather in August

In August, Brits averages a high of 23°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 86% of daylight hours. The August record high is 32°C (2020) and the record low is -5°C (2003). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Brits weather in September

In September, Brits averages a high of 27°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 16 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 82% of daylight hours. The September record high is 34°C (2018) and the record low is 0°C (2015).

Brits weather in October

In October, Brits averages a high of 28°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 50 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 67% of daylight hours. The October record high is 36°C (2024) and the record low is 0°C (1994).

Brits weather in November

In November, Brits averages a high of 28°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 103 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 54% of daylight hours. The November record high is 37°C (2015) and the record low is 4°C (2002).

Brits weather in December

In December, Brits averages a high of 28°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 118 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. The sun is out about 46% of daylight hours. The December record high is 37°C (2015) and the record low is 6°C (1994).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Brits

July is the sunniest month in Brits, with sunshine about 91% of daylight hours. December is the cloudiest, at 46%. Over the year the sun shines about 69% of daylight hours. Brits is sunnier than 63% of South Africa.

Humidity peaks in February at 64% and is lowest in September at 35%.

Brits has about 16 days a year above 32°C. Brits is cooler than 60% of South Africa.

First and last freeze in Brits

The first fall freeze in Brits typically comes around July 7, and the last spring freeze around July 25. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 347 days.

Brits weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Brits station is 39°C, on January 7, 2016. The coldest is -5°C, on August 21, 2003.

The wettest day on record brought 181 mm of rain, on September 6, 2021.

34 all-time records have been set at the station since 1991.

The best time to visit Brits

The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to August, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.

Winter (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 6°C.

Spring (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 28°C and lows near 13°C.

Summer (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 28°C and lows near 16°C.

Autumn (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 25°C and lows near 11°C.

Brits climate questions

How much rain does Brits get?

Brits gets 648 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 94 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Brits?

December is the wettest month in Brits, with 118 mm. July is the driest, with 3 mm.

How many rainy days does Brits have a year?

Brits has about 94 days with measurable rain in an average year. December has the most, about 15.

What is the hottest month in Brits?

January is the warmest month in Brits, with an average high of 28°C.

What is the coldest month in Brits?

July is the coldest month in Brits, with an average low of 5°C.

What is the record high temperature in Brits?

The record high at the Brits station is 39°C, set on January 7, 2016. The record low is -5°C, on August 21, 2003.

What is the sunniest month in Brits?

July is the sunniest month in Brits, with sunshine about 91% of daylight hours. December is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in Brits?

The first fall freeze in Brits typically comes around July 7. The last spring freeze is around July 25.

What is the best time to visit Brits?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to August, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.