Weather by month in South Africa

Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in South Africa over the year. What is the best time to visit South Africa?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in South Africa over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

In January the weather in South Africa ranges from unpleasant in Upington to perfect in Cape Town. January is a summer month. The temperatures range from pleasant in Port Nolloth with 20°C (69°F) to very high in Upington with 36°C (96°F).

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In February the weather in South Africa ranges from unpleasant in Upington to perfect in Cape Town. February is a summer month. The temperatures range from pleasant in Port Nolloth with 20°C (68°F) to very high in Upington with 35°C (94°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in South Africa. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.

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In March the weather in South Africa ranges from pleasant in Durban to perfect in Cape Town. March is a summer month. The temperatures range from pleasant in Port Nolloth with 20°C (68°F) to very high in Upington with 32°C (90°F).

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In April the weather in South Africa is generally perfect. The temperatures range from pleasant in Port Nolloth with 20°C (67°F) to very high in Phalaborwa with 31°C (88°F).

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In May the weather in South Africa is generally perfect. The temperatures range from pleasant in Middelburg with 18°C (64°F) to high in Phalaborwa with 29°C (84°F).

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In June the weather in South Africa ranges from pleasant in Cape Town to perfect in Durban. June is a winter month. The temperatures range from moderate in Sutherland with 15°C (58°F) to high in Phalaborwa with 27°C (81°F).

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In July the weather in South Africa ranges from tolerable in Cape Town to perfect in Durban. July is a winter month. The temperatures range from moderate in Sutherland with 14°C (58°F) to high in Skukuza with 26°C (79°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in South Africa.

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In August the weather in South Africa ranges from pleasant in Cape Town to perfect in Johannesburg. August is a winter month. The temperatures range from moderate in Sutherland with 14°C (58°F) to high in Phalaborwa with 28°C (82°F).

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In September the weather in South Africa ranges from pleasant in Cape Town to perfect in Johannesburg. The temperatures range from moderate in Port Nolloth with 18°C (64°F) to very high in Phalaborwa with 31°C (88°F).

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In October the weather in South Africa ranges from pleasant in Durban to perfect in Cape Town. The temperatures range from pleasant in Port Nolloth with 18°C (64°F) to very high in Phalaborwa with 32°C (90°F).

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In November the weather in South Africa ranges from pleasant in Johannesburg to perfect in Cape Town. The temperatures range from pleasant in Port Nolloth with 19°C (66°F) to very high in Upington with 33°C (91°F).

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In December the weather in South Africa ranges from tolerable in Hoedspruit to perfect in Cape Town. The temperatures range from pleasant in Port Nolloth with 20°C (68°F) to very high in Upington with 35°C (95°F).

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