Welkom weather
At 9:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 24°C (75°F). Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May, Jul–Sep. Welkom sits 1368 m (4,488 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Welkom, Free State, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 88%
- Chance of rain
- 5%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May, Jul–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Welkom weather
Is it raining in Welkom right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 24° right now. Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Welkom this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 27–34° and lows of 16–19°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Thursday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Welkom lately?
In the past 7 days, Welkom had 1 rainy day and 2.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Welkom?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Welkom weather by month
When is the best time to visit Welkom?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Welkom is May, Jul–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 17°C (63°F) in June to 31°C (89°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Welkom?
December is the wettest month, with about 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Welkom?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (89°F) and lows of 17°C (62°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 1°C (34°F).
Does Welkom have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 89 mm (3.5 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months