Ga-Rankuwa in Spring
In spring (September, October and November), Ga-Rankuwa sees average daytime highs around 29°C and overnight lows near 16°C, with 154 mm of rain over about 21 wet days across the season. It is the 2nd-warmest season and the 2nd-wettest season.
Over the season highs climb from about 27°C in early September to 29°C by late November. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 59% of the time across spring, and the air most often feels dry.
Spring is Ga-Rankuwa's 3rd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Ga-Rankuwa's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 29°C
- 2nd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 154 mm
- 21 wet days
- Avg wind
- 11 km/h
- Travel score
- 6.5
- 3rd-best season
- Months
- Sep · Oct · Nov
Temperature in Ga-Rankuwa in Spring
Over the season highs climb from about 27°C in early September to 29°C by late November.
A typical spring day in Ga-Rankuwa reaches about 29°C and drops to 16°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is October, the coolest September.
Ga-Rankuwa weather by month
How the three spring months (September, October and November) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| 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 Spring
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 59% of the time across spring.
Chance of precipitation in Spring
Ga-Rankuwa gets around 154 mm of rain over 21 wet days across spring. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Spring
Most of spring feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Spring
Winds average 11 km/h across spring.
Sunrise & sunset in Spring
Daylight runs from about 11 h 30 min in early September to 13 h 30 min by late November. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Spring
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across spring, about 6.5 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for Ga-Rankuwa
In spring, Ga-Rankuwa overlaps 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 spring a good time to visit Ga-Rankuwa?
Our two travel scores rate spring for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
spring 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 Spring
From spring's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In spring, Ga-Rankuwa sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 16°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 21 days see rain.
UV index in Ga-Rankuwa in Spring
Clear-sky midday UV across spring averages around 10 (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 Spring
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where spring 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.