AI-generatedWelkom at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jan · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,160 h
- Rain a year
- 574 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,376 m
Climate in Welkom
Welkom has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while June is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 3,160 hours of sunshine a year, Welkom is very sunny; August is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Welkom
The best time to visit Welkom is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to September. Rain is frequent from December to January; the wettest month is January with 97 mm.
Welkom through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Welkom in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 27–29 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Welkom in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Welkom in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 22–28 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Welkom in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 19–22 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May, August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
05:3718:20
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 05:23–06:08 · evening 17:49–18:35
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:13–05:23 · evening 18:35–18:44
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 Welkom 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 29° at the end. The days get 0.8 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 13° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 13.1 h |
What is the weather like in Welkom in October?
In October, Welkom is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Welkom.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 43 min05:37 – 18:20
- 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
- 32 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 13 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %79 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %97 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %79 %
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
Compare two months in Welkom
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 Welkom: score 100 against 82. In July, days are 10 °C cooler than in October. July has 6 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 82 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 2° |
| Sunshine | 8.8 h | 9.0 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 47 mm | 7 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Welkom month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
61January30° · 8.4 h
In January, Welkom is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 97 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Welkom.
Welkom in January67February29° · 7.8 h
In February, Welkom is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 78 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 Welkom.
Welkom in February77March28° · 7.9 h
In March, Welkom is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 62 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 Welkom.
Welkom in March90April25° · 8.3 h
In April, Welkom is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Welkom.
Welkom in April98May22° · 8.4 h
In May, Welkom is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Welkom.
Welkom in May99June19° · 8.7 h
In June, Welkom is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Welkom.
Welkom in June100July19° · 9.0 h
In July, Welkom is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °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 Welkom.
Welkom in July100August22° · 9.3 h
In August, Welkom is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Welkom.
Welkom in August100September27° · 9.1 h
In September, Welkom is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 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 Welkom.
Welkom in September82October29° · 8.8 h
In October, Welkom is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Welkom.
Welkom in October75November29° · 9.1 h
In November, Welkom is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 70 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Welkom.
Welkom in November61December30° · 8.9 h
In December, Welkom is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 93 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Welkom.
Welkom in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Welkom
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 (2°), 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 | 61 | 30° | 17° | 8.4 h | 13 | 97 |
| FebruaryFeb | 67 | 29° | 16° | 7.8 h | 11 | 78 |
| MarchMar | 77 | 28° | 15° | 7.9 h | 10 | 62 |
| AprilApr | 90 | 25° | 11° | 8.3 h | 7 | 56 |
| MayMay | 98 | 22° | 6° | 8.4 h | 4 | 21 |
| JuneJun | 99 | 19° | 3° | 8.7 h | 2 | 12 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 19° | 2° | 9.0 h | 1 | 7 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 22° | 4° | 9.3 h | 2 | 15 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 27° | 9° | 9.1 h | 3 | 16 |
| OctoberOct | 82 | 29° | 12° | 8.8 h | 7 | 47 |
| NovemberNov | 75 | 29° | 14° | 9.1 h | 9 | 70 |
| DecemberDec | 61 | 30° | 16° | 8.9 h | 14 | 93 |
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
Sunshine hours in Welkom
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 8.8 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Welkom, 69 % 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
Rain in Welkom: 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, Welkom has about 7 rainy days with 47 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Welkom
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Welkom
How breezy and how cloudy Welkom 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 Welkom 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 32 % of the sky over Welkom: mostly sunny, with about 8.8 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Welkom
How often the day gets hot in Welkom (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, Welkom has about 13 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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 Welkom
Weather for your travel dates
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Welkom 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.
Welkom has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 61).
- 86
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 98
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 8.5 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
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 82
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 61
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 13 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 35 min
- Distance
- 9,230 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.
Good to know: South Africa
- Currency
- South African Rand (ZAR)
- Languages
- Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans
- Sockets
- Type C, D, M, N · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +27
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Welkom vs Kroonstad
In October the holiday weather in Welkom and Kroonstad is about equally good (score 82 vs 82). During the day Kroonstad is 1 °C cooler than Welkom. Kroonstad gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Welkom | Kroonstad |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 82 | 82 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Sep |
Through the year
Best places in the country
South Africa in October: the best places
In October, Welkom ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Welkom
When is the best time to visit Welkom?
The best time to visit Welkom 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 Welkom?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 17 °C. June is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Welkom?
Rain is frequent from December to January; the wettest month is January with 97 mm. The driest month is July with 7 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Welkom get?
Welkom gets around 3,160 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 9.3 hours a day; in February there are 7.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Welkom in?
Welkom is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Welkom?
A nonstop flight from London to Welkom takes about 11 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,230 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Welkom?
Welkom has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 61). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 86, May half-term 98, summer holidays 100, October half-term 82, Christmas holidays 61.