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South AfricaClimate Information
Climatic conditions in South Africa are largely dependant on altitude and proximity to one of the oceans and thus vary considerably regionally. South Africa is popular for its moderate to warm weather and long sunny days. It is a relatively dry country with an average rainfall of approximately 460mm per year. The Western Cape area gets most of its rain during the winter months, but the rest of the country is generally a summer rainfall region. Summer (mid October to mid February) is characterised by hot, sunny weather with occasional late afternoon thunderstorms. The Western Cape however has very dry and hot summers with rainfall mainly expected during the winter months. During Autumn (mid February to April) the temperatures are moderate with very little rain expected. This is generally the best time to visit South Africa. Winter (May-July) is characterised by cold and dry days in the higher-lying areas of the interior, wet and cold days in the Western Cape and moderate to warmish weather on the East Coast with virtually no rain. In Spring (August-mid October) temperatures are moderate with very little rain.

South AfricaClimate Charts

Cape Town Climate
Approximate Temperature (°C)
Approximate Rain Fall (mm)
January Approximate Temperature 27°CJanuary Approximate Rain Fall 18February Approximate Temperature 28°CFebruary Approximate Rain Fall 15March Approximate Temperature 26°CMarch Approximate Rain Fall 23April Approximate Temperature 25°CApril Approximate Rain Fall 60May Approximate Temperature 21°CMay Approximate Rain Fall 113June Approximate Temperature 19°CJune Approximate Rain Fall 140July Approximate Temperature 18°CJuly Approximate Rain Fall 129August Approximate Temperature 19°CAugust Approximate Rain Fall 116September Approximate Temperature 20°CSeptember Approximate Rain Fall 72October Approximate Temperature 23°COctober Approximate Rain Fall 51November Approximate Temperature 24°CNovember Approximate Rain Fall 28December Approximate Temperature 26°CDecember Approximate Rain Fall 23
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Durban Climate
Approximate Temperature (°C)
Approximate Rain Fall (mm)
January Approximate Temperature 27°CJanuary Approximate Rain Fall 109February Approximate Temperature 27°CFebruary Approximate Rain Fall 122March Approximate Temperature 27°CMarch Approximate Rain Fall 130April Approximate Temperature 25°CApril Approximate Rain Fall 76May Approximate Temperature 22°CMay Approximate Rain Fall 51June Approximate Temperature 23°CJune Approximate Rain Fall 33July Approximate Temperature 22°CJuly Approximate Rain Fall 28August Approximate Temperature 22°CAugust Approximate Rain Fall 38September Approximate Temperature 22°CSeptember Approximate Rain Fall 79October Approximate Temperature 23°COctober Approximate Rain Fall 109November Approximate Temperature 25°CNovember Approximate Rain Fall 122December Approximate Temperature 26°CDecember Approximate Rain Fall 119
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Johannesburg/Pretoria Climate
Approximate Temperature (°C)
Approximate Rain Fall (mm)
January Approximate Temperature 29°CJanuary Approximate Rain Fall 114February Approximate Temperature 29°CFebruary Approximate Rain Fall 109March Approximate Temperature 28°CMarch Approximate Rain Fall 89April Approximate Temperature 25°CApril Approximate Rain Fall 38May Approximate Temperature 22°CMay Approximate Rain Fall 25June Approximate Temperature 21°CJune Approximate Rain Fall 8July Approximate Temperature 20°CJuly Approximate Rain Fall 8August Approximate Temperature 23°CAugust Approximate Rain Fall 8September Approximate Temperature 27°CSeptember Approximate Rain Fall 23October Approximate Temperature 28°COctober Approximate Rain Fall 56November Approximate Temperature 28°CNovember Approximate Rain Fall 107December Approximate Temperature 28°CDecember Approximate Rain Fall 125
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South Africa Seasons
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South Africa Highlights/Events
Best Kruger NP Game viewingDuring dry winter season and spring the grass is low, the bushes and trees don't have leaves, and one unobstructed view of the surrounding area. During dry winter season and spring the grass is low, the bushes and trees don't have leaves, and one unobstructed view of the surrounding area. During dry winter season and spring the grass is low, the bushes and trees don't have leaves, and one unobstructed view of the surrounding area. During dry winter season and spring the grass is low, the bushes and trees don't have leaves, and one unobstructed view of the surrounding area. During dry winter season and spring the grass is low, the bushes and trees don't have leaves, and one unobstructed view of the surrounding area. During dry winter season and spring the grass is low, the bushes and trees don't have leaves, and one unobstructed view of the surrounding area.
Best Kruger NP BirdingNov-April is the best time for bird watchers to visit the Kruger when many migratory birds are present. Nov-April is the best time for bird watchers to visit the Kruger when many migratory birds are present. Nov-April is the best time for bird watchers to visit the Kruger when many migratory birds are present. Nov-April is the best time for bird watchers to visit the Kruger when many migratory birds are present. Nov-April is the best time for bird watchers to visit the Kruger when many migratory birds are present. Nov-April is the best time for bird watchers to visit the Kruger when many migratory birds are present.
Best Kruger NP Walking SafarisWalking Safaris are offered year round although game viewing is best during the dry months from June to October. Walking Safaris are offered year round although game viewing is best during the dry months from June to October. Walking Safaris are offered year round although game viewing is best during the dry months from June to October. Walking Safaris are offered year round although game viewing is best during the dry months from June to October. Walking Safaris are offered year round although game viewing is best during the dry months from June to October. Walking Safaris are offered year round although game viewing is best during the dry months from June to October. Walking Safaris are offered year round although game viewing is best during the dry months from June to October. Walking Safaris are offered year round although game viewing is best during the dry months from June to October. Walking Safaris are offered year round although game viewing is best during the dry months from June to October. Walking Safaris are offered year round although game viewing is best during the dry months from June to October. Walking Safaris are offered year round although game viewing is best during the dry months from June to October. Walking Safaris are offered year round although game viewing is best during the dry months from June to October.
Whale Watching SeasonLate June - early Nov is the best time to see the Humpback and Southern Right Whale along the Cape coast. Late June - early Nov is the best time to see the Humpback and Southern Right Whale along the Cape coast. Late June - early Nov is the best time to see the Humpback and Southern Right Whale along the Cape coast. Late June - early Nov is the best time to see the Humpback and Southern Right Whale along the Cape coast. Late June - early Nov is the best time to see the Humpback and Southern Right Whale along the Cape coast. Late June - early Nov is the best time to see the Humpback and Southern Right Whale along the Cape coast.
Turtle Breeding SeasonNov-Feb is the best time to view turtles along the north coast of KwaZulu Natal. Nov-Feb is the best time to view turtles along the north coast of KwaZulu Natal. Nov-Feb is the best time to view turtles along the north coast of KwaZulu Natal. Nov-Feb is the best time to view turtles along the north coast of KwaZulu Natal.
Best Scuba Diving Nov-Feb is the best time of the year to see Whale Sharks and turtles on the north coast of KwaZulu Natal Nov-Feb is the best time of the year to see Whale Sharks and turtles on the north coast of KwaZulu Natal Jun-Aug is the best time to see Ragged Tooth Sharks on the KwaZulu Natal Coast Jun-Aug is the best time to see Ragged Tooth Sharks on the KwaZulu Natal Coast Jun-Aug is the best time to see Ragged Tooth Sharks on the KwaZulu Natal Coast Nov-Feb is the best time of the year to see Whale Sharks and turtles on the north coast of KwaZulu Natal Nov-Feb is the best time of the year to see Whale Sharks and turtles on the north coast of KwaZulu Natal
KZN Sardine RunFor a couple of days during June-July large shoals of Sardines run along the KZN and Eastern Cape coast, attracting various predators. A unique diving opportunity for brave, advanced divers. Not for the faint hearted! For a couple of days during June-July large shoals of Sardines run along the KZN and Eastern Cape coast, attracting various predators. A unique diving opportunity for brave, advanced divers. Not for the faint hearted!
Western & Northern Cape Wildflower SeasonThe wildflowers on the west coast of South Africa is spectacular during spring
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