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Klerksdorp

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Updated Friday, October 23, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Klerksdorp?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Klerksdorp month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Klerksdorp are typically April, May and August, with average daytime highs around 22–24°C. November is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), July the coldest (average low 3°C), and December the wettest (about 96 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January29.316.87811.8
February28.616.59511.1
March27.814.64811.0
April24.111.0659.9
May21.96.61410.0
June19.23.389.8
July19.32.5710.2
August23.05.7310.6
September27.510.41111.4
October29.212.94011.2
November29.714.86611.9
December29.716.59611.9

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1865

    In 1865, twenty-eight years after Klerksdorp had been founded, James Taylor opened the doors of the dofF's first trading store.

  2. Documented history · 1871

    During 1871 he was joined in a partnership by Thomas Smith Leask, a retired elephant-hunter and trader.

  3. Documented history · 1878

    When Taylor died of fever in 1878, Thomas Leask bought out Mrs Taylor and re-established the firm on his own account, as "Thomas Leask and Co.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Marnus Labuschagne

    Wikidata records Klerksdorp as this person's place of birth. South African-born Australian cricketer.

  • Marco Jansen

    Wikidata records Klerksdorp as this person's place of birth. South African cricketer.

  • Errol Damelin (born 23 August 1969)

    entrepreneur and co-founded Wonga

  • Wiehahn Herbst (born 1988)

    rugby union player for the Tel Aviv Heat

  • André Esterhuizen

    Springboks Rugby player

Historical figures

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Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

  • Media related to Klerksdorp at Wikimedia Commons

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Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Klerksdorp, in brief

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02 · History

How Klerksdorp took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Klerksdorp

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Klerksdorp

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Klerksdorp

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Klerksdorp

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Klerksdorp

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08 · Questions

Questions about Klerksdorp

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Frequently Asked Questions about Klerksdorp

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01 · Q&A

Where is Klerksdorp located and what are its coordinates?

Klerksdorp is situated in South Africa at geographic coordinates -26.8521, 26.6667, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Klerksdorp?

Klerksdorp has a recorded population of approximately 227,039 and observes the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Klerksdorp?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Klerksdorp include ZU, XH, AF, NSO, EN-ZA, TN, ST, TS, SS, VE, NR, with ZAR used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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