The Kimberley area experiences a typical continental climate. Summer (December to February) daytime temperatures are an average 32ºC [90ºF], dropping at night to around 17ºC [63ºF]. Winter (June to August) daytime temperatures average 18ºC [64ºF], at night dropping to around 3ºC [37ºF]. However, it is not unusual for the summer day-time temperature to reach 38ºC [100ºF], and for winter night-time temperatures to drop below freezing. Rainfall averages in Kimberley are around 420mm [17in] per year and occurs mainly during the summer months. Rain is almost unknown during the winter months.

Attractions in Kimberley

• Kimberley Mine Museum (Big Hole)

• Kimberley Tram

• Bultfontein Diamond Mine Tours:
  Surface Tours:

• Bultfontein Diamond Mine Tours:
  Underground Tours

• McGregor Museum, Atlas Street

• William Humphrey's Art Gallery

• Duggan-Cronin Gallery

• Magersfontein Battle Fields

• Pioneers of Aviation Museum

• Spoornet Museum

• Wildebeest Kuil Rock Art Centre

Diamand Visitor Centre (Kimberley Information Office):
121 Bultfontein Rd
P.O.  Box 1976, Kimberley, 8300
Tel:  +27 53 832 7298

Make an enquiry about tourism, accommodation and tours in Kimberley

Accommodation in Kimberley

• Amakhulu Central Reservations
  Merl offers a very friendly and professional service to book accommodation in South Africa. She knows more about Kimberley than anyone else I have ever come across.
  
• Accommodation in Kimberley
  This website is the best I have yet come across for accommodation in South Africa. You communicate directly with the accommodation establishment and the entire booking is carried out online.
  
• Hadida Guest House
  This guest House is situated directly in Kimberly. The accommodation is comfortable and affordable and easy access to all Kimberley sights.