AI-generatedKimberley at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jan · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,360 h
- Rain a year
- 481 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,224 m
Climate in Kimberley
Kimberley has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while June is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 3,360 hours of sunshine a year, Kimberley is very sunny; November is the sunniest month with 10.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kimberley
The best time to visit Kimberley is from April to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is January with 86 mm of precipitation.
Kimberley through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kimberley in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 27–31 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Kimberley in summer
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 32–33 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Kimberley in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 23–30 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Kimberley in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 20–22 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
05:4518:29
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:30–06:16 · evening 17:57–18:43
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:20–05:30 · evening 18:43–18:53
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Kimberley compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 28° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The days get 0.8 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 13° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 13.1 h |
What is the weather like in Kimberley in October?
In October, Kimberley is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 30 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kimberley.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 44 min05:45 – 18:29
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 29 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 15 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %37 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %91 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Kimberley
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Kimberley: score 100 against 66. In July, days are 9 °C cooler than in October. July has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 66 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 1° |
| Sunshine | 9.5 hbetter | 9.0 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 30 mm | 5 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kimberley month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
33January33° · 9.4 h
In January, Kimberley is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 86 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kimberley.
Kimberley in January36February32° · 8.6 h
In February, Kimberley is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 63 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kimberley.
Kimberley in February51March30° · 8.7 h
In March, Kimberley is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 63 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Kimberley.
Kimberley in March85April26° · 8.7 h
In April, Kimberley is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Kimberley.
Kimberley in April99May23° · 8.7 h
In May, Kimberley is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Kimberley.
Kimberley in May99June20° · 8.8 h
In June, Kimberley is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Kimberley.
Kimberley in June100July20° · 9.0 h
In July, Kimberley is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Kimberley.
Kimberley in July100August22° · 9.6 h
In August, Kimberley is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Kimberley.
Kimberley in August89September27° · 9.1 h
In September, Kimberley is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Kimberley.
Kimberley in September66October29° · 9.5 h
In October, Kimberley is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 30 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kimberley.
Kimberley in October49November31° · 10.1 h
In November, Kimberley is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 57 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Kimberley.
Kimberley in November37December33° · 10.1 h
In December, Kimberley is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 68 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kimberley.
Kimberley in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kimberley
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (1°), the warmest in January (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to March. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from May to August, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 33 | 33° | 17° | 9.4 h | 12 | 86 |
| FebruaryFeb | 36 | 32° | 17° | 8.6 h | 10 | 63 |
| MarchMar | 51 | 30° | 15° | 8.7 h | 10 | 63 |
| AprilApr | 85 | 26° | 10° | 8.7 h | 7 | 55 |
| MayMay | 99 | 23° | 6° | 8.7 h | 3 | 17 |
| JuneJun | 99 | 20° | 2° | 8.8 h | 2 | 13 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 20° | 1° | 9.0 h | 1 | 5 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 22° | 4° | 9.6 h | 2 | 11 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 27° | 8° | 9.1 h | 3 | 13 |
| OctoberOct | 66 | 29° | 12° | 9.5 h | 5 | 30 |
| NovemberNov | 49 | 31° | 14° | 10.1 h | 8 | 57 |
| DecemberDec | 37 | 33° | 16° | 10.1 h | 10 | 68 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Kimberley
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 9.5 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Kimberley, 75 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 8 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Kimberley: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Kimberley has about 5 rainy days with 30 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Kimberley
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Kimberley
How breezy and how cloudy Kimberley is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Kimberley typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 29 % of the sky over Kimberley: mostly sunny, with about 9.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Kimberley
How often the day gets hot in Kimberley (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Kimberley has about 15 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Kimberley
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Kimberley in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Kimberley has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 35).
- 75
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 99
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 66
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 35
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 40 min
- Distance
- 9,250 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Kimberley compared
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Kimberley vs Orania
In October Orania has the better holiday weather (score 100 vs 66). During the day Orania is 6 °C cooler than Kimberley. Orania gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Kimberley | Orania |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 66 | 100 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Mar – May, Aug – Nov |
Through the year
South Africa in October: the best places
In October, Kimberley ranks 22 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Orania23°100
- 2Swellendam25°94
- 3Graaff-Reinet26°93
- 4Polokwane27°91
- 5Oudtshoorn26°90
- 6Soweto26°86
- 7Krugersdorp26°86
- 8Gqeberha22°18°86
- 22KimberleyThis page29°66
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Frequently asked questions about Kimberley
When is the best time to visit Kimberley?
The best time to visit Kimberley is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Kimberley?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 17 °C. June is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Kimberley?
The wettest month is January with 86 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kimberley get?
Kimberley gets around 3,360 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 10.1 hours a day; in February there are 8.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Kimberley in?
Kimberley is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kimberley?
A nonstop flight from London to Kimberley takes about 11 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,250 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Kimberley?
Kimberley has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 35). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 75, May half-term 99, summer holidays 100, October half-term 66, Christmas holidays 35.