Visit Kruger Park in South Africa
Are you going to South Africa, then you cannot skip the Kruger Park. The Kruger Park is one of the most beautiful and largest safari parks in the world.
South Africa Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
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.
South Africa in January
In January the weather in South Africa ranges from less favorable in Upington to excellent in Cape Town. The temperatures range from pleasant in Paternoster with 21°C (70°F) to extremely high in Keimoes with 37°C (99°F).
Find more detailed climate information for South Africa in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
South Africa in February
In February the weather in South Africa ranges from less favorable in Upington to excellent in Cape Town. The temperatures range from pleasant in Paternoster with 21°C (70°F) to extremely high in Augrabies with 36°C (97°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.
Find more detailed climate information for South Africa in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
South Africa in March
In March the weather in South Africa ranges from good in Upington to excellent in Cape Town. The temperatures range from pleasant in Paternoster with 20°C (68°F) to very high in Askham with 34°C (93°F).
Find more detailed climate information for South Africa in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
South Africa in April
In April the weather in South Africa ranges from very good in Scarborough to excellent in Cape Town. The temperatures range from pleasant in Rhodes with 19°C (66°F) to very high in Kruger National Park with 31°C (88°F).
Find more detailed climate information for South Africa in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
South Africa in May
In May the weather in South Africa ranges from very good in Paternoster to excellent in Cape Town. The temperatures range from moderate in Rhodes with 16°C (61°F) to high in Kruger National Park with 29°C (84°F).
Find more detailed climate information for South Africa in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
South Africa in June
In June the weather in South Africa ranges from mixed in Hout Bay to excellent in Johannesburg. The temperatures range from moderate in Rhodes with 13°C (55°F) to high in Komatipoort with 27°C (81°F).
Find more detailed climate information for South Africa in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
South Africa in July
In July the weather in South Africa ranges from mixed in Cape Town to excellent in Johannesburg. The temperatures range from moderate in Rhodes with 13°C (55°F) to high in Komatipoort with 27°C (81°F).
Find more detailed climate information for South Africa in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
South Africa in August
In August the weather in South Africa ranges from mixed in Franschhoek to excellent in Johannesburg. The temperatures range from moderate in Rhodes with 15°C (59°F) to high in Kruger National Park with 29°C (84°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in South Africa.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
South Africa in September
In September the weather in South Africa ranges from good in Hout Bay to excellent in Johannesburg. The temperatures range from moderate in Scarborough with 17°C (63°F) to very high in Kruger National Park with 31°C (88°F).
Find more detailed climate information for South Africa in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
South Africa in October
In October the weather in South Africa ranges from very good in Hoedspruit to excellent in Cape Town. The temperatures range from moderate in Kommetjie with 18°C (64°F) to very high in Kruger National Park with 33°C (91°F).
Find more detailed climate information for South Africa in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
South Africa in November
In November the weather in South Africa ranges from very good in Johannesburg to excellent in Cape Town. The temperatures range from pleasant in Kommetjie with 19°C (66°F) to very high in Askham with 34°C (93°F).
Find more detailed climate information for South Africa in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
South Africa in December
In December the weather in South Africa ranges from mixed in Upington to excellent in Cape Town. The temperatures range from pleasant in Paternoster with 20°C (68°F) to extremely high in Askham with 36°C (97°F).
Find more detailed climate information for South Africa in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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