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.

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).

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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.

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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