Botshabelo climate
Botshabelo (South Africa) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 16 °C61 °F, and about 560 mm22 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Botshabelo climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3187 | 1560 | 2374 | 863.4 | 0 |
| Feb | 2985 | 1559 | 2272 | 833.3 | 0 |
| Mar | 2781 | 1355 | 2068 | 712.8 | 0 |
| Apr | 2373 | 847 | 1660 | 572.2 | 0 |
| May | 1966 | 440 | 1253 | 190.8 | 2 |
| Jun | 1560 | 133 | 846 | 150.6 | 11 |
| Jul | 1660 | 032 | 846 | 60.2 | 13 |
| Aug | 1966 | 236 | 1151 | 140.6 | 8 |
| Sep | 2475 | 643 | 1559 | 130.5 | 1 |
| Oct | 2781 | 1050 | 1966 | 401.6 | 0 |
| Nov | 2984 | 1253 | 2069 | 712.8 | 0 |
| Dec | 3087 | 1458 | 2272 | 843.3 | 0 |
| Year | 3187 | 032 | 1661 | 56022 | 35 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54% | 50% | 7.6 | 13:49 |
| Feb | 57% | 52% | 6.8 | 13:09 |
| Mar | 58% | 46% | 5.9 | 12:20 |
| Apr | 61% | 44% | 4.7 | 11:25 |
| May | 58% | 34% | 4.0 | 10:40 |
| Jun | 59% | 29% | 3.6 | 10:17 |
| Jul | 54% | 23% | 3.9 | 10:26 |
| Aug | 48% | 27% | 4.8 | 11:05 |
| Sep | 40% | 32% | 5.9 | 11:58 |
| Oct | 43% | 41% | 6.9 | 12:51 |
| Nov | 47% | 43% | 7.7 | 13:38 |
| Dec | 50% | 48% | 7.9 | 14:00 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Botshabelo is like
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 31 °C87 °F and a low of 15 °C60 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 16 °C60 °F and lows 0 °C32 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 15.2 °C27.4 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 560 mm22 in. The wettest three-month stretch is December–February, which brings 45% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: May–September. The wettest month is January (86 mm3.4 in), the driest is July (6 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 40% in September to 61% in April. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 23%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (5 mph) in April to 11 km/h (7 mph) in November. Daylight lasts from about 10.3 hours in June to 14.0 hours in December.
Best time to visit Botshabelo
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March–May and September–November: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 13 mm0.5 in to 71 mm2.8 in of precipitation per month.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Botshabelo
- Summer (December–February) — highs 2985 to 31 °C87 °F, lows 1458 to 15 °C60 °F, about 84 mm3.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (March–May) — highs 1966 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 440 to 13 °C55 °F, about 49 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Winter (June–August) — highs 1560 to 19 °C66 °F, lows 032 to 2 °C36 °F, about 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (September–November) — highs 2475 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 643 to 12 °C53 °F, about 41 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Botshabelo compares
Compared with Bloemfontein, about 52 km to the west, Botshabelo is on average 0.8 °C1.5 °F cooler and receives 14% more precipitation (560 mm22 in vs 490 mm19 in). The difference is largest in December (1.2 °C2.2 °F cooler).
Of the 49 places in South Africa covered by World Climates, Botshabelo is the 42nd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 35th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the South Africa climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Maseru (Lesotho, Cwa), San Luis (Argentina, Cwa) and Río Cuarto (Argentina, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Bloemfontein 52 km · 17 °C63 °F · 490 mm19 in
- Maseru 74 km · 16 °C60 °F · 670 mm26 in
- Virginia 130 km · 18 °C64 °F · 525 mm21 in
- Welkom 143 km · 18 °C64 °F · 525 mm21 in
- Kroonstad 187 km · 17 °C63 °F · 545 mm21 in
- Kimberley 200 km · 19 °C66 °F · 417 mm16 in
- Klerksdorp 269 km · 19 °C66 °F · 528 mm21 in
- Potchefstroom 286 km · 19 °C66 °F · 554 mm22 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Botshabelo?
January is the warmest month in Botshabelo, with an average high of 31 °C (87 °F) and an average low of 15 °C (60 °F).
What is the coldest month in Botshabelo?
July is the coldest month, with an average high of 16 °C (60 °F) and an average low of 0 °C (32 °F).
When does it rain the most in Botshabelo?
January is the wettest month with about 86 mm (3.4 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Botshabelo?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March–May and September–November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 1,541 m, while Botshabelo lies at about 1,448 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.6 °C1.1 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.