Which is the hottest month in Polokwane?

The hottest time of year in Polokwane is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 28°C with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Polokwane?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Polokwane with 97mm on average. There are normally 11 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Polokwane?

The sunniest time of year in Polokwane is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 84% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit Polokwane

Q: When is the best time to visit Polokwane?

The best time to visit Polokwane is January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C.

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When is the best time to visit Polokwane?

The best time to visit Polokwane is January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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The weather guide for South Africa (Polokwane) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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