When is the best time to go to Welkom?

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

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


Annual weather in Welkom

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

Month
January 72°F/88°F
3.3in
February 70°F/86°F
2.8in
March 67°F/85°F
1.7in
April 61°F/77°F
1.2in
May 54°F/72°F
0.4in
June 47°F/65°F
0.5in
July 45°F/65°F
0.2in
August 52°F/72°F
0.4in
September 61°F/81°F
0.5in
October 67°F/85°F
1.5in
November 70°F/86°F
2.8in
December 74°F/88°F
2.7in


Weather and climate in Welkom

Welkom enjoys a cold steppe (or semi-arid) climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Welkom is 79°F (ranging from 65°F in june to 88°F in january). Annual rainfall is 17.8in, with a minimum of 0.2in in july and a maximum of 3.3in in january.
  • From january to march the climate is good. It is for example 85°F as maximum temperature in march and you can expect to have 1.7in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In april the climate is perfect. By early evening, the temperature averages 67°F and you can expect to have 1.2in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of may the climate is beautiful. It is for example 72°F as maximum temperature in may and it rains about 0.4in each month.
  • From june to july the climate is passable, but still OK. the thermometer goes up to 65°F°C.
  • In august the climate is favorable. At lunchtime, it's 70°F in average and it rains about 0.4in each month.
  • In the month of september the climate is very good. At lunchtime, it's 79°F in average and it rains about 0.5in each month.
  • Between october and december the climate is beautiful. The temperature rises to 88°F and it rains about 16% of the time in december.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Welkom

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

Find out when Welkom 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 Welkom

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

Figure: Visitor index for Welkom month by month



Best time for low prices in Welkom

Average prices of hotels in Welkom month by month

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

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