Weather in June in South Africa
Planning a trip to South Africa this June? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in South Africa in June?
The weather in South Africa in June can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Rhodes at 13°C to warm in Komatipoort at 27°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Komatipoort and -0°C in Rhodes.For a closer look at conditions across South Africa, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In June, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Burgersfort with an average of 3.7 mm to high rainfall in Paarl with 155 mm. Cape Town experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 175 hours of sunlight anticipated in Cape Town. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our South Africa climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit South Africa, check out our South Africa's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in June for the 5 most popular destinations in South Africa?
Cape Town
In June Cape Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Johannesburg
In June Johannesburg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Durban
In June Durban generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Knysna
In June Knysna generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Stellenbosch
In June Stellenbosch generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in South Africa.
Is June the best time to visit South Africa?
In our opinion, June is a good time to visit South Africa with overall tolerable weather in Cape Town.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Cape Town. In contrast, July tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in South Africa.
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