Climate and Weather of the Drakensberg region, South Africa

In South Africa you have several regions, one of which is called the Drakensberg region. The most popular city in this region is Underberg, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in the Drakensberg region. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In the Drakensberg region, during the months of January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December you can expect comfortable weather, with average temperatures ranging from 19°C to 24°C.

The warmest weather in the Drakensberg region arrives in February, when temperatures climb to 24°C. In contrast, July sees the mercury drop to daytime highs of 17°C.

When it comes to rainfall, the Drakensberg region sees significant variations throughout the year. January tends to be the wettest, receiving 250 mm of rain, while June is much drier with just 19 mm. Travelers should note that the rainy season falls during January, February and December, bringing substantial precipitation ranging from 224 mm to 250 mm monthly. Rainfall in June is at its lowest, remaining under 19 mm.

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of the Drakensberg region, South Africa?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.