
Welkom Travel Guide
South Africa
Welkom is an inland South African city with a population of 431,944. It is a substantial urban centre away from the country's coast, so visits are focused on the city and surrounding inland region rather than seaside activities.
Travellers arriving by air use Welkom Airport. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Welkom, making it unsuitable as a beach base.
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Weather in Welkom
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Know before you go
Pays in ZAR
Plug type Type C & Type D & Type M & Type N (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +27
Tipping: Tipping is customary in South Africa for good service. While not mandatory, it's a common practice to show appreciation.
Best time to visit Welkom
Jan
29°7Feb
28°11Mar
28°8Apr
23°8May
21°2Jun
17°1Jul
17°1Aug
22°2Sep
25°4Oct
27°6Nov
28°7Dec
29°13Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Welkom
CRC Welkom
christian place of worship
4.6 km
Goldfields Casino
casino
4.7 km
Catholic Church Thabong
roman catholic place of worship
4.8 km
Amcoan Ministries - Apostle Paseka Buti
religious organization
3.5 km
Vrye Baptiste Kerk
christian place of worship
4.5 km
Catholic Church
roman catholic place of worship
4.5 km
Lifeline Christian Church
christian place of worship
2.1 km
The Vault
dance club
2.6 km
Getting there
Welkom Airport · 2.3 km
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