AI-generatedPotchefstroom at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Dec · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,290 h
- Rain a year
- 645 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,335 m
Climate in Potchefstroom
Potchefstroom has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. December is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while June is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 3,290 hours of sunshine a year, Potchefstroom is very sunny; September is the sunniest month with 9.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Potchefstroom
The best time to visit Potchefstroom is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to August. Rain is frequent from November to February; the wettest month is December with 116 mm.
Potchefstroom through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Potchefstroom in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 28–30 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Potchefstroom in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Potchefstroom in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 23–28 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Potchefstroom in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 20–24 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Feb
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May, July – 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 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
05:3718:18
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 05:22–06:08 · evening 17:47–18:32
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:13–05:22 · evening 18:32–18:41
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 Potchefstroom compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 29° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The days get 0.7 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 14° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 13.1 h |
What is the weather like in Potchefstroom in October?
In October, Potchefstroom is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 58 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Potchefstroom.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 41 min05:37 – 18:18
- 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
- 34 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 16 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %67 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %62 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Potchefstroom
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Potchefstroom: score 100 against 72. In May, days are 7 °C cooler than in October. May has 6 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 72 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h | 9.1 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 58 mm | 21 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Potchefstroom month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
59January30° · 8.7 h
In January, Potchefstroom is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 115 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Potchefstroom.
Potchefstroom in January67February29° · 8.5 h
In February, Potchefstroom is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 98 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Potchefstroom.
Potchefstroom in February76March28° · 8.2 h
In March, Potchefstroom is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 73 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Potchefstroom.
Potchefstroom in March91April26° · 8.4 h
In April, Potchefstroom is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Potchefstroom.
Potchefstroom in April100May23° · 9.1 h
In May, Potchefstroom is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Potchefstroom.
Potchefstroom in May100June20° · 9.2 h
In June, Potchefstroom is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Potchefstroom.
Potchefstroom in June100July21° · 9.5 h
In July, Potchefstroom is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. With around 9.5 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 Potchefstroom.
Potchefstroom in July100August24° · 9.6 h
In August, Potchefstroom is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °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 Potchefstroom.
Potchefstroom in August93September28° · 9.8 h
In September, Potchefstroom is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Potchefstroom.
Potchefstroom in September72October30° · 9.1 h
In October, Potchefstroom is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 58 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Potchefstroom.
Potchefstroom in October66November30° · 9.1 h
In November, Potchefstroom is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 80 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Potchefstroom.
Potchefstroom in November56December30° · 8.9 h
In December, Potchefstroom is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 116 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Potchefstroom.
Potchefstroom in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Potchefstroom
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 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (3°), the warmest in January (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from November 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 | 59 | 30° | 17° | 8.7 h | 15 | 115 |
| FebruaryFeb | 67 | 29° | 17° | 8.5 h | 13 | 98 |
| MarchMar | 76 | 28° | 15° | 8.2 h | 11 | 73 |
| AprilApr | 91 | 26° | 11° | 8.4 h | 7 | 45 |
| MayMay | 100 | 23° | 7° | 9.1 h | 3 | 21 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 20° | 3° | 9.2 h | 2 | 9 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 21° | 3° | 9.5 h | 1 | 4 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 24° | 6° | 9.6 h | 2 | 9 |
| SeptemberSep | 93 | 28° | 10° | 9.8 h | 3 | 17 |
| OctoberOct | 72 | 30° | 13° | 9.1 h | 9 | 58 |
| NovemberNov | 66 | 30° | 15° | 9.1 h | 12 | 80 |
| DecemberDec | 56 | 30° | 17° | 8.9 h | 16 | 116 |
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 Potchefstroom
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 9.1 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Potchefstroom, 72 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Potchefstroom: 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, Potchefstroom has about 9 rainy days with 58 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Potchefstroom
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 25 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 Potchefstroom
How breezy and how cloudy Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom 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 34 % of the sky over Potchefstroom: mostly sunny, with about 9.1 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 Potchefstroom
How often the day gets hot in Potchefstroom (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, Potchefstroom has about 16 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °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 Potchefstroom
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Potchefstroom 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.
Potchefstroom has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 58).
- 87
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 100
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 58
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 30 min
- Distance
- 9,100 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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Potchefstroom vs Klerksdorp
In October the holiday weather in Potchefstroom and Klerksdorp is about equally good (score 72 vs 72). During the day it is about as warm in Klerksdorp as in Potchefstroom.
| in October | Potchefstroom | Klerksdorp |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 72 | 72 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Sep |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Potchefstroom
When is the best time to visit Potchefstroom?
The best time to visit Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 17 °C. June is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Potchefstroom?
Rain is frequent from November to February; the wettest month is December with 116 mm. The driest month is July with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Potchefstroom get?
Potchefstroom gets around 3,290 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 9.8 hours a day; in March there are 8.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Potchefstroom in?
Potchefstroom is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Potchefstroom?
A nonstop flight from London to Potchefstroom takes about 11 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,100 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Potchefstroom?
Potchefstroom has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 58). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 87, May half-term 100, summer holidays 100, October half-term 72, Christmas holidays 58.