Big Hole
Kimberley, South Africa
Big Hole is a mine located in Kimberley, South Africa. Established in 1871, it is an open-pit and underground mine measuring 463 m in length with an area of 0.17 km2 at an elevation of 1186 m. It is one of the sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are January and December with daily highs of 32 °C and lows of 17 °C to 18 °C. The coolest months are June and July with daily highs of 18 °C and lows of 3 °C to 4 °C. The rainiest months are January and February with 74 mm to 76 mm of rain, while July has the least rain with 5 mm. Entrance costs R150 and the address is S Circular Rd.
The nearest airport is Kimberley Airport, located 7 km away. The capital Pretoria is 475 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is February, with about 76 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 32 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 32 |
| Average low, °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 17 |
| Rainfall, mm | 74 | 76 | 70 | 38 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 42 | 51 | 66 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
