Peter Mokaba Stadium

Stadium Polokwane stadium used for football and athletics events

Multipurpose stadium in Polokwane used for football and athletics, one of South Africa’s 2010 World Cup venues. Spectators attend league matches and large events.

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Peter Mokaba Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Polokwane, the capital of South Africa’s Limpopo province, constructed for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The venue has a bowl design and serves as a regional centre for sport and large events.

The stadium is used primarily for football matches and community sporting events and also hosts concerts and other large gatherings. Its design and construction were part of a national programme to provide modern sporting infrastructure ahead of the World Cup.

The stadium is located near the centre of Polokwane and is accessible from the city’s road network, serving as one of the major public venues in the province.

  • 2010 World Cup venue: Built and completed for use during the 2010 FIFA World Cup and used as one of several host stadiums during the tournament.
  • Capacity: Seating capacity of approximately 45,000, used for football matches, athletics events and large concerts.
Peter Mokaba Stadium
Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane (formerly Pietersburg), Limpopo, South Africa
-23.9248, 29.4688

How to Get to Peter Mokaba Stadium #

Located in Polokwane; reachable by car from the city center. For major events, use official transport options and local guidance on parking and shuttle services.

Tips for Visiting Peter Mokaba Stadium #

  • Buy match tickets in advance for major football games; Peter Mokaba hosts national and continental fixtures.
  • Use stadium shuttle buses on matchdays to avoid restricted city parking.
  • Check event schedules-stadium also hosts concerts and non-sporting events that can alter access.

Best Time to Visit Peter Mokaba Stadium #

Best visited on event days to experience stadium atmosphere; check fixtures and event schedules.

South African winter/spring (May-Oct)
May-Oct · 10-25°C
Good season for football and athletic events with mild weather.

Weather & Climate near Peter Mokaba Stadium #

Climate

Peter Mokaba Stadium's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 4°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (647 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAprilJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 27°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

117 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 27°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

April

April is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
11° 24°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
23°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 4°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
20°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 4°C. The driest month with just 6 mm and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
20°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 6°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

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

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
10° 25°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 26°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 27°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

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