South Africa weather in November
What is the weather like in South Africa in November?
The weather conditions in South Africa in November vary from pleasant to perfect depending on the destination.
During November in South Africa, the average maximum temperature varies from pleasant in Kommetjie with 19°C (66°F) to very high in Upington with 34°C (92°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Upington and 16°C (60°F) in Kommetjie.
Precipitation in November varies from almost none in Kotzeshoop with an average of 3.3mm (0.13 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Bonjaneni with 236mm (9.27 inches).
It is also generally a
sunny
time of year with an average of 310 hours of sunshine in Cape Town during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of South Africa, check out the map below.
Where to go in South Africa in November





Popular destinations in South Africa
What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in South Africa?
Average weather in Cape Town
In November Cape Town generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (71°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (58°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Johannesburg
In November Johannesburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (80°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (58°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Durban
In November Durban generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (78°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (67°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Knysna
In November Knysna generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (58°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Stellenbosch
In November Stellenbosch generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (74°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is November the best time to go to South Africa?
In our opinion November 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 unpleasant weather conditions.
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