Marikana weather
At 1:15 AM local time it was clear and 23°C (73°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Marikana sits 1164 m (3,819 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 Marikana, North West, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 8%
- Chance of rain
- 1%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Feb
About Marikana weather
Is it raining in Marikana right now?
No. It’s clear and 23° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Marikana this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–35° and lows of 18–22°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Marikana lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Marikana?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Marikana weather by month
When is the best time to visit Marikana?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Marikana is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 21°C (70°F) in June to 32°C (90°F) in November.
What is the rainiest month in Marikana?
January is the wettest month, with about 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Marikana?
November is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 5°C (40°F).
Does Marikana have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 114 mm (4.5 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