When is the best time to go to Rustenburg?

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

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


Annual weather in Rustenburg

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

Month
January 70°F/86°F
7in
February 70°F/86°F
5.7in
March 68°F/85°F
3.8in
April 63°F/79°F
2.4in
May 58°F/76°F
0.5in
June 50°F/68°F
0.3in
July 49°F/68°F
0.1in
August 54°F/76°F
0.2in
September 63°F/85°F
0.4in
October 68°F/86°F
2.8in
November 70°F/86°F
4.5in
December 72°F/86°F
6.1in


Weather and climate in Rustenburg

Rustenburg enjoys a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Rustenburg is 81°F (ranging from 68°F in july to 86°F in november). Annual rainfall is 33.5in, with a minimum of 0.1in in july and a maximum of 7in in january.
  • In january the climate is not good, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 76°F.
  • Between february and august the climate is beautiful. The record temperature this month is 92°F and it rains about 0% of the time in august.
  • In september the climate is very good. The temperature rises to 85°F and it rains about 2% of the time in september.
  • Between october and november the climate is favorable. At lunchtime, it's 86°F in average and you can expect to have 4.5in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In december the climate is passable, but still OK. It is for example 86°F as maximum temperature in december and it rains about 29% of the time in december.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Rustenburg

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Rustenburg: 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 Rustenburg

Find out when Rustenburg 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 Rustenburg

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

Figure: Visitor index for Rustenburg month by month



Best time for low prices in Rustenburg

Average prices of hotels in Rustenburg month by month

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

Find the best price for your hotel room


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