Vaal University of Technology Weather

Weather and Climate at VUT

The Vaal University of Technology is located in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, which experiences a subtropical highland climate. The region has:

• Summer (November to March) with temperatures ranging from 18°C to 30°C, and occasional heavy thunderstorms.
• Winter (June to August) with cooler temperatures, ranging from 5°C to 18°C, and very little rainfall.
• Annual rainfall averages around 600mm, mostly during the summer months.
• Extreme weather can include heatwaves in summer and occasional cold snaps in winter.

The climate at VUT affects commuting with potential delays during heavy rain, enhances campus life with outdoor activities in milder weather, and supports research in fields like meteorology and environmental science.