When is the best time to go to Polokwane?

When is the best time to go to Polokwane? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Polokwane are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, September, October, November and December
  • Polokwane has dry periods in June, July and August
  • The coldest months are June and July
  • The rainiest months are January and December


Annual weather in Polokwane

For full information about the climate and weather in Polokwane a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 68°F/83°F
8.5in
February 68°F/81°F
6.8in
March 67°F/81°F
4.4in
April 63°F/77°F
2.3in
May 59°F/74°F
0.7in
June 54°F/68°F
0.2in
July 52°F/68°F
0.1in
August 58°F/76°F
0.1in
September 65°F/81°F
0.6in
October 67°F/83°F
3in
November 68°F/83°F
6.1in
December 70°F/83°F
9.1in


Weather and climate in Polokwane

Polokwane enjoys a steppe (or semi-arid) climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Polokwane is 77°F (ranging from 68°F in july to 83°F in november). Annual rainfall is 41.6in, with a minimum of 0.1in in august and a maximum of 9.1in in december.
  • In january the climate is okay. the thermometer goes up to 83°F°C and it rains in january about 8.5in.
  • Between february and august the climate is beautiful. At lunchtime, it's 74°F in average and it rains in august about 0.1in.
  • In the month of september the climate is very good. It is for example 81°F as maximum temperature in september.
  • Between october and november the climate is good. the thermometer goes up to 83°F°C and you can expect to have 6.1in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of december the climate is just OK. In average, on the morning it is 70°F and, in december, 13 days of rain are expected.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Polokwane

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Polokwane: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Polokwane

Find out when Polokwane has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Polokwane

  • Very low season in Polokwane
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, April, May, June and July.
  • Low season in Polokwane
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: September and October.
  • High season in Polokwane
    The number of visitors to Polokwane is high in: August and November.
  • Peak season in Polokwane
    The largest number of tourists visiting Polokwane is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Polokwane month by month



Best time for low prices in Polokwane

Average prices of hotels in Polokwane month by month

Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Polokwane. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, November is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Polokwane

On average, it costs $ 30 per day to hire a car in Polokwane. This price varies by $ 4.3 depending on the month. In october, hiring a car costs an average of $ 26 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in march is $ 31.

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