Drakensberg region Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in February.

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Underberg Himeville Winterton Struisbaai

Planning a journey to the Drakensberg region, South Africa this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Drakensberg region in February

The Drakensberg region, South Africa is a region in South Africa. February in the Drakensberg region generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Himeville at 24°C (75°F) and very warm in Hammanskraal at 31°C (88°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Hammanskraal and 13°C (55°F) in Himeville. On average, February is the month with the highest temperature of the year in the Drakensberg region, South Africa.

For specific regional insights in the Drakensberg region, South Africa, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Struisbaai with an average of 24 mm (0.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Himeville with 235 mm (9.3 in).

Explore the Drakensberg region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Drakensberg region - and find the best time to visit. (based on Underberg)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March23°C (73°F) April21°C (70°F) May20°C (68°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August19°C (66°F) September22°C (72°F) October22°C (72°F) November23°C (73°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Drakensberg region in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Drakensberg region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Drakensberg region

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in the Drakensberg region, South Africa?

Temperature range in the Drakensberg region (February)

Precipitation variation in the Drakensberg region (February)

Underberg

In February Underberg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
250 mm (9.8 in)
228 mm (9 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
very good
Climate in Underberg →

Himeville

In February Himeville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
258 mm (10 in)
235 mm (9.3 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
very good
Climate in Himeville →

Winterton

In February Winterton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
187 mm (7.4 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in Winterton →

Struisbaai

In February Struisbaai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Struisbaai →

Hammanskraal

In February Hammanskraal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
257 hours
233 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Drakensberg region in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Underberg 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 228 mm (9 in)
Himeville 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 235 mm (9.3 in)
Winterton 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 172 mm (6.8 in)
Struisbaai 25°C (77°F) 19°C (66°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Hammanskraal 31°C (88°F) 20°C (68°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Bergville 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 226 mm (8.9 in)

The Drakensberg region weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in February?

In February, the Drakensberg region, South Africa generally has mixed weather conditions. Underberg sees daytime temperatures near 24°C (75°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in February?

Average temperatures in the Drakensberg region, South Africa during February range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Underberg.

Does the Drakensberg region, South Africa get a lot of rain in February?

Rainfall in the Drakensberg region, South Africa peaks during February. Underberg averages roughly 228 mm (9 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit the Drakensberg region, South Africa?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit the Drakensberg region, South Africa due to the typically mixed weather in Underberg.

On average, the best time to visit the Drakensberg region, South Africa is in April, May, June and September with generally excellent weather in Underberg. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be mixed.

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