Kimberley Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
KIM
ICAO Code
FAKM
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
Unknown

Kimberley Airport (Northern Cape, South Africa) is a regional airport serving Kimberley and the surrounding area. Passenger traffic is modest and the airport primarily supports domestic scheduled services to larger South African cities. The facility is compact and focused on short‑haul connections.

Kimberley Airport
Elevation: 1203 m
-28.8054, 24.7649

Terminal Guide for Kimberley Airport #

Kimberley has a single small passenger terminal with check‑in, arrivals and a departure lounge all in one building. Airside walking distances are short and facilities are commensurate with a regional airport: limited retail and food options, a taxi rank and car hire counters.

Getting to and From Kimberley Airport #

The airport is approximately 8-10 km from Kimberley city centre - roughly 10-20 minutes by car. Transport options are taxis, pre‑booked transfers and rental cars; there is no rail service to the airport. Local buses may serve parts of the city but are not commonly used for direct airport transfers.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Kimberley Airport #

Facilities are basic: a café or kiosk, small retail area, car hire desks and an official taxi rank. Limited or no airline lounges are available. ATMs and basic passenger services are provided; for a wider selection of shops and restaurants head into Kimberley town.

Tips for Kimberley Airport #

  • Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals - taxis are the simplest way to reach Kimberley town centre and fares are regulated.
  • Check flight times and connections - Kimberley is a small regional airport with limited daily departures, so allow extra time if connecting through Johannesburg.

Weather & Climate near Kimberley Airport #

Climate

Kimberley Airport's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in June). Temperatures range from 1°C to 33°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 60 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
44°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
17° 33°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
3.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with 79 mm of rain.

83 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
17° 31°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).

83 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
14° 29°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
10° 25°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
22°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

June

June is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 2°C. The driest month with just 6 mm and clear sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
19°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 1°C. The driest month with just 6 mm and clear sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
19°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 4°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
22°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
26°
32%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
11° 28°
33%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
14° 30°
33%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
16° 32°
35%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
3.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

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