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Kimberley, Northern Cape Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Kimberley, Northern Cape?
Kimberley, Northern Cape gets 493 mm of precipitation a year over about 64 rainy days. January is the warmest month (average high 33°C) and July the coldest (average low 1°C).
Semi-arid climate
Kimberley, Northern Cape has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 20°C in July to 34°C in December. January is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to August, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Jun–Aug | 2° | 21° |
| Spring | Sep–Nov | 11° | 30° |
| Summer | Dec–Feb | 17° | 33° |
| Autumn | Mar–May | 10° | 27° |
How much rain does Kimberley get?
Kimberley gets 493 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 64 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 57% of South Africa.
January is the wettest month, with 100 mm. July is the driest, with 5 mm. January has the most rainy days, about 9.
Kimberley weather by month
Kimberley weather in January
In January, Kimberley averages a high of 33°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 100 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 63% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 44°C (2015) and the record low is 7°C (1977).
Kimberley weather in February
In February, Kimberley averages a high of 33°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 62 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 43°C (2002) and the record low is 6°C (2024).
Kimberley weather in March
In March, Kimberley averages a high of 31°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 79 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 67% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 39°C (2013) and the record low is 2°C (1989).
Kimberley weather in April
In April, Kimberley averages a high of 27°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 56 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 73% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 42°C (2017) and the record low is -3°C (1994).
Kimberley weather in May
In May, Kimberley averages a high of 23°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 18 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 81% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 31°C (1983) and the record low is -6°C (2012). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Kimberley weather in June
In June, Kimberley averages a high of 20°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 85% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 29°C (2019) and the record low is -8°C (2010). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Kimberley weather in July
In July, Kimberley averages a high of 20°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 88% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 29°C (2019) and the record low is -10°C (2021). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Kimberley weather in August
In August, Kimberley averages a high of 23°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 88% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 32°C (2015) and the record low is -8°C (2010). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Kimberley weather in September
In September, Kimberley averages a high of 28°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 81% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 37°C (2015) and the record low is -6°C (1974).
Kimberley weather in October
In October, Kimberley averages a high of 30°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 34 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 71% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 42°C (2020) and the record low is -1°C (1975).
Kimberley weather in November
In November, Kimberley averages a high of 32°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 49 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 69% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 44°C (2016) and the record low is 2°C (2015).
Kimberley weather in December
In December, Kimberley averages a high of 33°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 65 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 65% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 46°C (2016) and the record low is 4°C (1995).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Kimberley
July is the sunniest month in Kimberley, with estimated sunshine of 88% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest, at 63%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 75% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Kimberley is sunnier than 90% of South Africa.
Humidity peaks in April at 57% and is lowest in October at 30%.
Kimberley has about 87 days a year above 32°C. Kimberley is hotter than 91% of South Africa.
First and last freeze in Kimberley
The first fall freeze in Kimberley typically comes around May 21, and the last spring freeze around September 5. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 258 days.
Kimberley weather records
These records cover KIMBERLEY during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Kimberley station is 46°C, on December 4, 2016. The coldest is -10°C, on July 23, 2021.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 150 mm of precipitation, on January 12, 2004.
55 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.2°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Kimberley
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to August, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
Winter (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 2°C.
Spring (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 11°C.
Summer (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 33°C and lows near 17°C.
Autumn (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 10°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17° | 33° | 100 mm | 9 | 48% | 63% | 44° | 7° |
| February | 17° | 33° | 62 mm | 9 | 50% | 66% | 43° | 6° |
| March | 14° | 31° | 79 mm | 8 | 52% | 67% | 39° | 2° |
| April | 10° | 27° | 56 mm | 6 | 57% | 73% | 42° | -3° |
| May | 6° | 23° | 18 mm | 4 | 52% | 81% | 31° | -6° |
| June | 2° | 20° | 9.9 mm | 2 | 52% | 85% | 29° | -8° |
| July | 1° | 20° | 4.6 mm | 1 | 42% | 88% | 29° | -10° |
| August | 3° | 23° | 8.1 mm | 2 | 35% | 88% | 32° | -8° |
| September | 8° | 28° | 9.1 mm | 2 | 31% | 81% | 37° | -6° |
| October | 12° | 30° | 34 mm | 6 | 30% | 71% | 42° | -1° |
| November | 14° | 32° | 49 mm | 7 | 38% | 69% | 44° | 2° |
| December | 16° | 33° | 65 mm | 9 | 41% | 65% | 46° | 4° |
Station: KIMBERLEY, 8 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Kimberley climate questions
How much rain does Kimberley get?
Kimberley gets 493 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 64 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Kimberley?
January is the wettest month in Kimberley, with 100 mm. July is the driest, with 5 mm.
How many rainy days does Kimberley have a year?
Kimberley has about 64 days with measurable rain in an average year. January has the most, about 9.
What is the hottest month in Kimberley?
January is the warmest month in Kimberley, with an average high of 33°C.
What is the coldest month in Kimberley?
July is the coldest month in Kimberley, with an average low of 1°C.
What is the record high temperature in Kimberley?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Kimberley station is 46°C, set on December 4, 2016. The record low is -10°C, on July 23, 2021.
What is the sunniest month in Kimberley?
July is the sunniest month in Kimberley, with estimated sunshine of 88% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Kimberley?
The first fall freeze in Kimberley typically comes around May 21. The last spring freeze is around September 5.
What is the best time to visit Kimberley?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to August, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.