Waterberg District Municipality

Province · Limpopo Province, 🇿🇦 South Africa

Population 745,758

Area 45,014 km²

Time zone Africa/Johannesburg

Official website www.waterberg.gov.za

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Waterberg's Essential Wildlife and Scenic Wonders

The Waterberg region in Limpopo is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve characterized by ancient sandstone mountains and diverse ecosystems. This list features key wildlife sites like the Mokopane Biodiversity Conservation Centre and Marakele National Park’s elevated viewpoints, including Eland Rock and Ematsheni Game Hide. It also covers essential regional amenities across Modimolle, Mokopane, and Lephalale, alongside the geothermal springs of Bela-Bela. These locations serve as primary access points for exploring the rugged landscapes and conservation initiatives of South Africa's northern wilderness.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, June, July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Fair

30° (feels like 29°) · extremes 13°–34°
17° at night
17 rainy days
14 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in February

Fair

30° (feels like 29°) · extremes 13°–35°
16° at night
14 rainy days
14 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Good

29° (feels like 28°) · extremes 12°–34°
15° at night
12 rainy days
17 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in April

Great

26° (feels like 24°) · extremes 8°–31°
12° at night
7 rainy days
17 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in May

Great

24° (feels like 21°) · extremes 4°–28°
9° at night
2 rainy days
25 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Great

21° (feels like 18°) · extremes 2°–25°
6° at night
1 rainy day
25 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in July

Great

21° (feels like 17°) · extremes 1°–25°
5° at night
1 rainy day
27 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Great

25° (feels like 21°) · extremes 3°–30°
8° at night
0 rainy days
26 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in September

Great

28° (feels like 24°) · extremes 7°–34°
11° at night
2 rainy days
23 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in October

Good

30° (feels like 27°) · extremes 9°–36°
14° at night
9 rainy days
20 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in November

Fair

30° (feels like 28°) · extremes 11°–36°
15° at night
15 rainy days
15 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in December

Fair

30° (feels like 29°) · extremes 13°–35°
17° at night
18 rainy days
13 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: South African Rand ZAR R · Card payments · Widely accepted
Electricity: Type C / Type D / Type M / Type N
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Afrikaans, English, South Ndebele, Swati, Southern Sotho, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +27