Ga-Rankuwa weather in March
In March, Ga-Rankuwa sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 18°C, with 76 mm of rain across 9.1 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 29°C in the first days to 27°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 53% of the time in March, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 36 min at the start of March to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Ga-Rankuwa's 8th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ga-Rankuwa's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 18°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 76 mm
- 9.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 12 min
- 6:12 AM – 6:23 PM
- Cloud cover
- 43%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.57 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.4
- out of 10
Ga-Rankuwa is Township in the City of Tshwane Municipality.
- Density
- 1,743/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Highs ease over the month, from about 29°C in the first days to 27°C by the end.
A typical March day in Ga-Rankuwa reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 18°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 23°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 2°C cooler than February and about 2°C warmer than April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 19 |
| 2 | 29 | 19 |
| 3 | 29 | 19 |
| 4 | 29 | 18 |
| 5 | 29 | 18 |
| 6 | 29 | 18 |
| 7 | 29 | 18 |
| 8 | 29 | 18 |
| 9 | 29 | 18 |
| 10 | 29 | 18 |
| 11 | 29 | 18 |
| 12 | 28 | 18 |
| 13 | 28 | 18 |
| 14 | 28 | 18 |
| 15 | 28 | 18 |
| 16 | 28 | 18 |
| 17 | 28 | 18 |
| 18 | 28 | 18 |
| 19 | 28 | 17 |
| 20 | 28 | 17 |
| 21 | 28 | 17 |
| 22 | 28 | 17 |
| 23 | 28 | 17 |
| 24 | 27 | 17 |
| 25 | 27 | 17 |
| 26 | 27 | 17 |
| 27 | 27 | 17 |
| 28 | 27 | 17 |
| 29 | 27 | 16 |
| 30 | 27 | 16 |
| 31 | 27 | 16 |
Ga-Rankuwa weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 6th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 19° | 95 | 13.3 | 13.4 | 4.9 |
| Feb | 30° / 19° | 82 | 10.2 | 12.9 | 5.2 |
| Mar | 28° / 18° | 76 | 9.1 | 12.2 | 6.4 |
| Apr | 26° / 14° | 35 | 5.6 | 11.4 | 7.8 |
| May | 24° / 10° | 16 | 2.5 | 10.8 | 8.9 |
| Jun | 21° / 7° | 6 | 1.1 | 10.4 | 8.8 |
| Jul | 21° / 6° | 3 | 0.6 | 10.6 | 8.9 |
| Aug | 24° / 9° | 6 | 1.1 | 11.1 | 9.2 |
| Sep | 28° / 14° | 15 | 2 | 11.8 | 7.9 |
| Oct | 29° / 16° | 56 | 7.9 | 12.6 | 6.1 |
| Nov | 29° / 17° | 84 | 11.4 | 13.3 | 5.4 |
| Dec | 29° / 19° | 105 | 14.4 | 13.6 | 5.0 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 53% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 26%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Cloudier (%) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74 | 26 |
| 2 | 75 | 25 |
| 3 | 75 | 25 |
| 4 | 76 | 24 |
| 5 | 76 | 24 |
| 6 | 76 | 24 |
| 7 | 76 | 24 |
| 8 | 76 | 24 |
| 9 | 76 | 24 |
| 10 | 76 | 24 |
| 11 | 75 | 25 |
| 12 | 75 | 25 |
| 13 | 75 | 25 |
| 14 | 74 | 26 |
| 15 | 73 | 27 |
| 16 | 73 | 27 |
| 17 | 73 | 27 |
| 18 | 72 | 28 |
| 19 | 72 | 28 |
| 20 | 72 | 28 |
| 21 | 72 | 28 |
| 22 | 73 | 27 |
| 23 | 72 | 28 |
| 24 | 72 | 28 |
| 25 | 72 | 28 |
| 26 | 72 | 28 |
| 27 | 72 | 28 |
| 28 | 72 | 28 |
| 29 | 72 | 28 |
| 30 | 72 | 28 |
| 31 | 72 | 28 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Ga-Rankuwa gets around 76 mm of rain over 9.1 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 30% and peaks near 32% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 32 |
| 2 | 31 |
| 3 | 30 |
| 4 | 30 |
| 5 | 29 |
| 6 | 29 |
| 7 | 29 |
| 8 | 29 |
| 9 | 29 |
| 10 | 29 |
| 11 | 29 |
| 12 | 29 |
| 13 | 30 |
| 14 | 30 |
| 15 | 30 |
| 16 | 31 |
| 17 | 31 |
| 18 | 31 |
| 19 | 31 |
| 20 | 31 |
| 21 | 30 |
| 22 | 30 |
| 23 | 30 |
| 24 | 29 |
| 25 | 29 |
| 26 | 29 |
| 27 | 29 |
| 28 | 28 |
| 29 | 28 |
| 30 | 28 |
| 31 | 27 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the comfortable band about 42% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 37 |
| Comfortable (%) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 |
| Humid (%) | 34 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
| Muggy (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 35 | 34 | 7 |
| 2 | 25 | 35 | 32 | 7 |
| 3 | 26 | 35 | 31 | 7 |
| 4 | 28 | 36 | 30 | 7 |
| 5 | 29 | 36 | 29 | 7 |
| 6 | 29 | 36 | 28 | 7 |
| 7 | 30 | 37 | 27 | 7 |
| 8 | 30 | 37 | 26 | 6 |
| 9 | 30 | 38 | 26 | 6 |
| 10 | 30 | 38 | 26 | 6 |
| 11 | 30 | 39 | 25 | 6 |
| 12 | 29 | 40 | 25 | 5 |
| 13 | 29 | 41 | 26 | 5 |
| 14 | 28 | 41 | 26 | 5 |
| 15 | 28 | 42 | 26 | 4 |
| 16 | 27 | 43 | 27 | 4 |
| 17 | 26 | 43 | 27 | 3 |
| 18 | 26 | 44 | 27 | 3 |
| 19 | 25 | 45 | 27 | 2 |
| 20 | 25 | 45 | 27 | 2 |
| 21 | 25 | 46 | 27 | 2 |
| 22 | 25 | 46 | 27 | 2 |
| 23 | 25 | 47 | 27 | 1 |
| 24 | 26 | 47 | 26 | 1 |
| 25 | 27 | 47 | 25 | 1 |
| 26 | 28 | 47 | 25 | 1 |
| 27 | 29 | 47 | 24 | 0 |
| 28 | 31 | 46 | 22 | 0 |
| 29 | 33 | 46 | 21 | 0 |
| 30 | 35 | 45 | 20 | 0 |
| 31 | 37 | 44 | 18 | 0 |
Wind in March
Winds average 8 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 12 h 36 min at the start of March to 11 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 48 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:04 AM to 6:19 AM, and sunset from 6:38 PM to 6:07 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.6 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:07 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.6 | 6:04 | 6:38 |
| 2 | 12.5 | 6:05 | 6:37 |
| 3 | 12.5 | 6:05 | 6:36 |
| 4 | 12.5 | 6:06 | 6:35 |
| 5 | 12.5 | 6:07 | 6:34 |
| 6 | 12.4 | 6:07 | 6:33 |
| 7 | 12.4 | 6:08 | 6:33 |
| 8 | 12.4 | 6:08 | 6:32 |
| 9 | 12.4 | 6:09 | 6:31 |
| 10 | 12.3 | 6:09 | 6:30 |
| 11 | 12.3 | 6:10 | 6:28 |
| 12 | 12.3 | 6:10 | 6:27 |
| 13 | 12.3 | 6:11 | 6:26 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 6:11 | 6:25 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 6:12 | 6:24 |
| 16 | 12.2 | 6:12 | 6:23 |
| 17 | 12.2 | 6:13 | 6:22 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:13 | 6:21 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:20 |
| 20 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:19 |
| 21 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:18 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:15 | 6:17 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:15 | 6:16 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:16 | 6:15 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:16 | 6:14 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:12 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:11 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:18 | 6:10 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:18 | 6:09 |
| 30 | 11.8 | 6:19 | 6:08 |
| 31 | 11.8 | 6:19 | 6:07 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.57 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.94 kWh/m² to a high of 6.72 kWh/m² in December across the year — March's 5.57 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 2 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.1 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Ga-Rankuwa
In March, Ga-Rankuwa sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Ga-Rankuwa's rainy season runs October–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit Ga-Rankuwa?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a reasonable time to visit Ga-Rankuwa for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Ga-Rankuwa in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Ga-Rankuwa sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 18°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 9 days see rain.
UV index in Ga-Rankuwa in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ga-Rankuwa peaks around December 23 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 17 at about 5 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 5 | Moderate |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 7 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Ga-Rankuwa in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ga-Rankuwa is worst in June — around 166 µg/m³ PM2.5 (very unhealthy), about 6.5× the cleanest month (January, 26 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 26 | 40 | 62 | 103 | 152 | 166 | 164 | 125 | 93 | 53 | 38 | 28 |
| Level | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Very unhealthy | Very unhealthy | Very unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Moderate |
| Feb | 40 | Poor |
| Mar | 62 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 103 | Unhealthy |
| May | 152 | Very unhealthy |
| Jun | 166 | Very unhealthy |
| Jul | 164 | Very unhealthy |
| Aug | 125 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 93 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 53 | Poor |
| Nov | 38 | Poor |
| Dec | 28 | Moderate |
Where is Ga-Rankuwa?
Ga-Rankuwa sits at 25.6°S, 28.0°E, 1,246 m above sea level, in South Africa. The nearest listed city is Mabopane, 14 km away.
Topography around Ga-Rankuwa
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ga-Rankuwa.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ga-Rankuwa has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 192 m around an average of 1,260 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 564 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 913 m.
The land around Ga-Rankuwa is covered by artificial surfaces (34%) and grassland (27%) within 3 km, grassland (47%) and artificial surfaces (22%) within 16 km, and grassland (44%) and shrubs (24%) within 80 km.
South Africa travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / M / N
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 41% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $6,598
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 68%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 43.7
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 22.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very high
- EF EPI 602
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Ga-Rankuwa (-25.6169°, 27.9947°, elevation 1,246 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).