Polokwane, South Africa: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Polokwane, South Africa? If you're planning to go to Polokwane, I have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Polokwane, South Africa

Based on the climate and weather in Polokwane, the best time to go is September. See below for details.

Important essentials for Polokwane, South Africa

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Polokwane, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards often wear out. An unreadable card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection you can have.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly option.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Polokwane, South Africa by month

Already know when you're traveling?

January

If you visit Polokwane during January, you might find that it is hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (high 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to go to the heavenly Roman Catholic Church, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Polokwane Art Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

February in Polokwane is pretty consistently hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to go to the heavenly Roman Catholic Church, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Polokwane Art Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March for Polokwane is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to go to the heavenly Roman Catholic Church, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Polokwane Art Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

If you visit Polokwane during April, you may see that it is a perfect temperature and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to go to the heavenly Roman Catholic Church, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Polokwane Art Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

If you visit Polokwane during May, you are likely to notice that it is warm and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to go to the heavenly Roman Catholic Church, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Polokwane Art Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

If you go to Polokwane in June, you will notice that it is balmy and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to go to the heavenly Roman Catholic Church, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Polokwane Art Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

Traveling to Polokwane in July, you will notice that it is balmy and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to go to the heavenly Roman Catholic Church, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Polokwane Art Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

August in Polokwane is a perfect temperature and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to go to the heavenly Roman Catholic Church, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Polokwane Art Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

If you are traveling to Polokwane in September, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to go to the heavenly Roman Catholic Church, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Polokwane Art Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

If you vacation in Polokwane during October, you are likely to see that it is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to go to the heavenly Roman Catholic Church, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Polokwane Art Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

Traveling to Polokwane in November, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to go to the heavenly Roman Catholic Church, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Polokwane Art Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

Traveling to Polokwane in December, you will notice that it is hot. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to go to the heavenly Roman Catholic Church, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Polokwane Art Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

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