Northern Cape weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Northern Cape, South Africa. Like most weather services, we show Northern Cape at one spot: Kimberley, its largest city. At 2:45 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 20°C (67°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 67%
- Chance of rain
- 14%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Kimberley weather
Is it raining in Kimberley right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 20° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Kimberley this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–38° and lows of 16–22°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Sunday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Kimberley lately?
In the past 7 days, Kimberley had 2 rainy days and 5.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kimberley?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Northern Cape weather by month
When is the best time to visit Northern Cape?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Northern Cape is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 18°C (65°F) in June to 34°C (94°F) in December.
What is the rainiest month in Northern Cape?
January is the wettest month, with about 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Northern Cape?
December is the warmest, with average highs of 34°C (94°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 18°C (65°F) and lows of 2°C (36°F).
Does Northern Cape have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 74 mm (2.9 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Kimberley), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Northern Cape
Weather can differ a lot within Northern Cape: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberley | Apr–Oct | None | 18–34°C | 417 mm |
| Upington | Apr–Oct | None | 20–37°C | 192 mm |
| De Aar | Mar–May, Aug–Nov | None | 16–35°C | 250 mm |
| Postmasburg | May, Aug–Nov | None | 17–34°C | 343 mm |
| Pampierstad | May–Oct | None | 19–34°C | 457 mm |
| Warrenton | May–Oct | None | 19–34°C | 457 mm |