South Africa
Best time to visit South Africa

Best time to visit South Africa

The best time to visit South Africa is from january until may and october until december, when you will have a pleasant or warm temperature and limited rainfall. The highest average temperature in South Africa is 29°C in january and the lowest is 17°C in june. The water temperature is between 16°C and 21°C. The weather and climate of South Africa is suitable for a sun vacation.

The average climate figure for South Africa is an 8,9. This is based on various factors, such as average temperatures, the chance of precipitation and weather experiences of others.

South Africa has 2 types of climates prevailing, namely the semi-arid climate and desert climate. If you want to know what the average temperature is in South Africa or when most precipitation (rain or snow) falls, you can find an overview below. This way, you are well prepared. Our average monthly climate data is based on data from the past 30 years.

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Climate Southwest South Africa per month

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
29°C 28°C 26°C 25°C 21°C 17°C 19°C 18°C 19°C 25°C 24°C 25°C
9
mm		 8
mm		 11
mm		 32
mm		 40
mm		 92
mm		 45
mm		 68
mm		 37
mm		 20
mm		 19
mm		 15
mm
All climate data from Southwest South Africa
Climate data from: Cape Town

Climate East South Africa per month

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
27°C 28°C 27°C 25°C 24°C 22°C 22°C 23°C 24°C 25°C 25°C 27°C
67
mm		 56
mm		 60
mm		 29
mm		 29
mm		 9
mm		 22
mm		 21
mm		 31
mm		 54
mm		 65
mm		 78
mm
All climate data from East South Africa
Climate data from: Durban

Climate Northeast South Africa per month

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
34°C 34°C 33°C 29°C 29°C 26°C 26°C 28°C 32°C 33°C 33°C 35°C
91
mm		 59
mm		 50
mm		 19
mm		 5
mm		 2
mm		 3
mm		 3
mm		 10
mm		 22
mm		 65
mm		 93
mm
All climate data from Northeast South Africa
Climate data from: Krugerpark