Weather in February in South Africa
What is the weather like in South Africa in February?
The weather conditions in South Africa in February range from unpleasant to perfect depending on the destination. It is a summer month.
During February in South Africa, the average temperature ranges from pleasant in Port Nolloth with 20°C (68°F) to very high in Upington with 35°C (94°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (67°F) in Upington and 13°C (55°F) in Port Nolloth. 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.
Precipitation in February ranges from almost non in Port Nolloth with an average of 3mm (0.1inch) rainfall to high in Newcastle with 138mm (5.4inch).
It is also generally a
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We invite you to have a look at the map below to find out more about the different weather conditions per location in South Africa.
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Popular destinations in South Africa
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in South Africa?
Average weather in Cape Town
In February Cape Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (80°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (60°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Johannesburg
In February Johannesburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Durban
In February Durban generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Knysna
In February Knysna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Stellenbosch
In February Stellenbosch generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (80°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (60°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in South Africa.
Is February the best time to go to South Africa?
In our opinion February is one of the best times to visit South Africa with commonly perfect weather in Cape Town.
On average the best time to visit South Africa is in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Cape Town.
The worst month is July that can have tolerable weather conditions.
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