Rustenburg weather
At 9:00 PM local time it was clear and 27°C (81°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Rustenburg sits 1166 m (3,826 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 Rustenburg, North West, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 9%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Feb
About Rustenburg weather
Is it raining in Rustenburg right now?
No. It’s clear and 27° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Rustenburg this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–34° and lows of 17–21°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Rustenburg lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Rustenburg?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Rustenburg weather by month
When is the best time to visit Rustenburg?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Rustenburg 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 Rustenburg?
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 Rustenburg?
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 Rustenburg 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