The best times to visit Botshabelo for ideal weather are

February 19th to April 22nd

or

September 3rd to December 9th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Botshabelo Travel Info

Weather in Botshabelo

Temperature

Average temperatures in Botshabelo vary greatly. Considering humidity, temperatures feel nice most of the year, excluding some cold weeks in the winter, with a low chance of precipitation most of the year. The area is somewhat temperate — in the 48th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Botshabelo, the hottest months are January, December, and then February. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally mid December where highs are regularly around 90.8°F (32.7°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 57.6°F (14.2°C) at night.

Botshabelo Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Botshabelo Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Botshabelo Perceived Temperature (F)

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Botshabelo Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Botshabelo Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 89.3 72.9 59
Feb 87.5 71.3 57.6
Mar 84.4 67.7 53.6
Apr 77.5 59 43.6
May 73.3 53 36.3
Jun 65.4 45.6 29.5
Jul 65.9 45.6 28.2
Aug 72.1 51.9 32.9
Sep 80.1 60.3 39.9
Oct 84 66.2 48.4
Nov 85.5 68.5 51.6
Dec 88.8 72 57

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 31.8 22.7 15
Feb 30.8 21.8 14.2
Mar 29.1 19.8 12
Apr 25.3 15 6.4
May 22.9 11.7 2.4
Jun 18.6 7.6 -1.4
Jul 18.8 7.6 -2.1
Aug 22.3 11.1 0.5
Sep 26.7 15.7 4.4
Oct 28.9 19 9.1
Nov 29.7 20.3 10.9
Dec 31.6 22.2 13.9

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Botshabelo are August, July, and then September. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around mid July. For example, on the week of July 16th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in late January and early February with an average of 2 days of significant precipitation the week of January 29th.

When can you find snow in Botshabelo? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Botshabelo.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Botshabelo (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 18% 0 2.7
Feb 22% 0 2.6
Mar 15% 0 1.9
Apr 10% 0 1.3
May 7% 0 0.6
Jun 7% 0 0.9
Jul 2% 0 0.2
Aug 0% 0 0.1
Sep 3% 0 0.3
Oct 10% 0 1.4
Nov 18% 0 3
Dec 21% 0 2.7

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 18 0 6.9
Feb 22 0 6.6
Mar 15 0 4.8
Apr 10 0 3.3
May 7 0 1.5
Jun 7 0 2.3
Jul 2 0 0.5
Aug 0 0 0.3
Sep 3 0 0.8
Oct 10 0 3.6
Nov 18 0 7.6
Dec 21 0 6.9

 

Humidity and Wind

Botshabelo has some comfortably humid months, and dry months in the opposite season. The least humid month is September (21.3% relative humidity), and the most humid month is March (48.2%).

Wind in Botshabelo is usually calm. The windiest month is November, followed by October and December. November’s average wind speed of around 7.1 knots (8.2 MPH or 13.2 KPH) is considered “a gentle breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in late November to early December where average top sustained speeds reach 15.3 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Botshabelo.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Max Sustained Wind
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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 6.2 Light breeze 13.5 Significant breeze
Feb 5.4 Light breeze 12 Significant breeze
Mar 5 Light breeze 11.1 Significant breeze
Apr 4.2 Light breeze 9.9 Gentle breeze
May 3.8 Barely noticeable 9.6 Significant breeze
Jun 4.2 Light breeze 10.3 Gentle breeze
Jul 4 Light breeze 9.8 Significant breeze
Aug 5.3 Light breeze 12 Significant breeze
Sep 5.8 Light breeze 12.7 Significant breeze
Oct 6.8 Light breeze 13.9 Significant breeze
Nov 7.1 Gentle breeze 14.4 Significant breeze
Dec 6.8 Light breeze 14 Significant breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 44.9%
Feb 46.4%
Mar 48.2%
Apr 47.7%
May 43.1%
Jun 46.2%
Jul 37.8%
Aug 28.4%
Sep 21.3%
Oct 28.7%
Nov 32.9%
Dec 39%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Botshabelo?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are travel warnings for South Africa; exercise a high degree of caution. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 30, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Botshabelo, South Africa is January, followed by July and September. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Botshabelo in December. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is slightly extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 75 in December means 75% of the tourists vs. January.

 

 

Overall Botshabelo Travel Experience by Season

Fall (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderate. Highs range from 86.9°F (30.5°C) and 69.5°F (20.8°C) with colder temperatures in the later months. Rain is rare with 2 to 5 days of significant precipitation per month. Fall is the slowest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for deals.

Winter (June through August)

The middle-year months have cold weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see the least precipitation with 0 to 2 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the second busiest season for tourism in Botshabelo, so lodging and other accommodations may cost slightly more.

Spring (September through November)

Spring daily highs range from 87.9°F (31.1°C) and 79.7°F (26.5°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a normal amount: 1 to 5 days per month. Tourism is the busiest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be higher priced.

Summer (December through February)

Weather is perfect this time of year in Botshabelo to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 90.8°F (32.7°C) and 86.9°F (30.5°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 6 to 7 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.

 

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