Weather in South Africa

Weather in South Africa

 

Climate:

South Africa is predominantly a sunny country with the main summer months being December & January. Generally, summers are warm to hot with the autumn months of May & June bringing cooler nights. The climate is generally good all year round in most parts of the country. Colder conditions occur in winter, from July to the end of September, with the Cape Province often experiencing more rainfall. KwaZulu-Natal is best visited at this time, with the warm coastal temperatures being offset by the occasional snowfalls and chilly temperatures in the Drakensberg Mountains.

 

Temperature:
CPT = Cape Town
DBN = Durban
JNB = Johannesburg

 

Average Maximum Temperatures (Degrees Celsius):
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
CPT 27 27 26 23 20 19 17 18 19 22 24 26
DBN 27 28 27 26 24 23 22 22 23 24 25 26
JNB 26 26 24 19 16 16 20 23 25 25 26 25

 

For further information visit the South African Weather Bureau.