When to go · Kimberley
Kimberley in February
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (very hot, limited water).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- High
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (very hot, limited water).
Is another month better than February?
February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in February
- KimberleyHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 61 °F (16 °C), rain on about 2 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Africa overall
- Medium
- Prices · South Africa overall
- High
South Africa overall: Warmest sea on the Cape; harvest in the Winelands. Lowveld storms.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kimberley, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Feb: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
May: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 2
May: 0 (better)
Crowds
Feb: Medium
May: Low
Prices
Feb: High
May: Low
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
May: 0
February: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (very hot, limited water).
May: Inside Kimberley's best window: May–Sep (dry, mild).
Kimberley: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen