Polokwane Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Polokwane Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


35°C
Highest Temp
17 Aug. 26

5°C
Lowest Temp
3 Jul. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthFebruary29.19°C

Coldest MonthJuly7.88°C

Wettest MonthMarch4.43mm

Windiest MonthJanuary21.73km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Polokwane historically?

February is historically Polokwane's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 28°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 38°C on 2016-01-07.

2. What is the coldest month in Polokwane historically?

July is Polokwane's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 8°C. The all-time record low of 1°C was recorded on 2010-06-17.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Polokwane over the past 17 years?

Polokwane's average annual rainfall is approximately 475.1mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Polokwane experience on average per year?

Polokwane historically records approximately 121.9 rainy days per year. December has the highest number of rain days at an average of 21.1 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Polokwane?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Polokwane is 38°C on 2016-01-07.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Polokwane?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Polokwane is 1°C on 2010-06-17.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Polokwane historically?

Polokwane experiences its strongest winds during October. The historic gust record of 43.2 kph was recorded on 2025-06-09.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Polokwane during a year?

Usually, Polokwane's humidity peaks in January at around 68.8% and drops to its lowest in September at approximately 45.01%.