Drakensberg region Weather in November

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

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Underberg Himeville Winterton Struisbaai

Planning a trip to the Drakensberg region, South Africa this November? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Drakensberg region in November

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

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Struisbaai at 22°C (72°F) to warm in Hammanskraal at 30°C (86°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Hammanskraal and 16°C (61°F) in Struisbaai.

For a closer look at conditions across the Drakensberg region, South Africa, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Struisbaai with an average of 36 mm (1.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Himeville with 183 mm (7.2 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 November

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 November for some of the most popular destinations in the Drakensberg region, South Africa?

Temperature range in the Drakensberg region (November)

Precipitation variation in the Drakensberg region (November)

Underberg

In November Underberg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
225 mm (8.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Underberg →

Himeville

In November Himeville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
183 mm (7.2 in)
229 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Himeville →

Winterton

In November Winterton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
178 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Winterton →

Struisbaai

In November Struisbaai generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Struisbaai →

Hammanskraal

In November Hammanskraal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
277 hours
251 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Drakensberg region, in South Africa.

In our records: South Africa November extremes

Notable November records observed across cities in South Africa in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest November night in South Africa dropped to -46°C (-51°F) in Hoedspruit on November 1, 2017.

Popular cities in November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Underberg 23°C (73°F) 10°C (50°F) 180 mm (7.1 in)
Himeville 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 183 mm (7.2 in)
Winterton 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Struisbaai 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Hammanskraal 30°C (86°F) 18°C (64°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Bergville 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)

The Drakensberg region weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

Expect pleasant weather across the Drakensberg region, South Africa in November. The popular destination of Underberg averages 23°C (73°F) by day and 10°C (50°F) at night during this month.

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

Underberg averages a daytime maximum of 23°C (73°F) in November, with overnight lows close to 10°C (50°F).

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

Rainfall in the Drakensberg region, South Africa peaks during November. Underberg averages roughly 180 mm (7.1 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

In our opinion, November is a good time to visit the Drakensberg region, South Africa with overall pleasant weather in Underberg.

Generally speaking, April, May, June and September provide perfect weather in Underberg. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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