Hartbeesfontein in Spring
In spring (September, October and November), Hartbeesfontein sees average daytime highs around 27°C and overnight lows near 13°C, with 153 mm of rain over about 25 wet days across the season. It is the 2nd-warmest season and the 2nd-wettest season.
Over the season highs climb from about 25°C in early September to 28°C by late November. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 58% of the time across spring, and the air most often feels dry.
Spring is Hartbeesfontein's 3rd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Hartbeesfontein's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 27°C
- 2nd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 153 mm
- 25 wet days
- Avg wind
- 13 km/h
- Travel score
- 7.2
- 3rd-best season
- Months
- Sep · Oct · Nov
Temperature in Hartbeesfontein in Spring
Over the season highs climb from about 25°C in early September to 28°C by late November.
A typical spring day in Hartbeesfontein reaches about 27°C and drops to 13°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is November, the coolest September.
Hartbeesfontein 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 | 28° / 17° | 109 | 15.7 | 13.5 | 5.4 |
| Feb | 28° / 17° | 89 | 13.2 | 12.9 | 6.0 |
| Mar | 26° / 15° | 77 | 11.8 | 12.2 | 6.6 |
| Apr | 24° / 12° | 43 | 7.1 | 11.4 | 7.8 |
| May | 22° / 7° | 19 | 2.8 | 10.7 | 8.4 |
| Jun | 19° / 4° | 9 | 1.5 | 10.4 | 8.2 |
| Jul | 19° / 4° | 4 | 0.7 | 10.5 | 8.4 |
| Aug | 22° / 7° | 11 | 1.5 | 11.1 | 8.9 |
| Sep | 26° / 11° | 16 | 2.9 | 11.8 | 8.5 |
| Oct | 27° / 14° | 59 | 9.7 | 12.6 | 6.9 |
| Nov | 28° / 15° | 78 | 12.3 | 13.3 | 6.1 |
| Dec | 28° / 17° | 108 | 16.4 | 13.7 | 5.2 |
Cloud cover in Spring
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 58% of the time across spring.
Chance of precipitation in Spring
Hartbeesfontein gets around 153 mm of rain over 25 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 13 km/h across spring.
Sunrise & sunset in Spring
Daylight runs from about 11 h 24 min in early September to 13 h 36 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 6.7 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for Hartbeesfontein
In spring, Hartbeesfontein overlaps its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Hartbeesfontein's rainy season runs October–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is spring a good time to visit Hartbeesfontein?
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 one of the better times to visit Hartbeesfontein for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Hartbeesfontein in Spring
From spring's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In spring, Hartbeesfontein sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 13°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 25 days see rain.
UV index in Hartbeesfontein in Spring
Clear-sky midday UV across spring averages around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Hartbeesfontein peaks around January 13 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 at about 5 (high).
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) | 15 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 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 | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 5 | Moderate |
| Jul | 5 | High |
| Aug | 7 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Hartbeesfontein 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 Hartbeesfontein is worst in September — around 21 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.4× the cleanest month (December, 6 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) | 8 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 11 | Good |
| Mar | 12 | Moderate |
| Apr | 14 | Moderate |
| May | 17 | Moderate |
| Jun | 20 | Moderate |
| Jul | 20 | Moderate |
| Aug | 20 | Moderate |
| Sep | 21 | Moderate |
| Oct | 12 | Good |
| Nov | 6 | Good |
| Dec | 6 | Good |
Where is Hartbeesfontein?
Hartbeesfontein sits at 26.8°S, 26.4°E, 1,463 m above sea level, in South Africa. The nearest listed city is Klerksdorp, 26 km away.
Topography around Hartbeesfontein
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Hartbeesfontein.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Hartbeesfontein has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 182 m around an average of 1,475 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 305 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 412 m.
The land around Hartbeesfontein is covered by grassland (51%) and cropland (21%) within 3 km, grassland (67%) and cropland (20%) within 16 km, and grassland (56%) and cropland (39%) 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 Hartbeesfontein (-26.7657°, 26.4202°, elevation 1,463 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.