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South Africa

Climate & seasons

When to go to South Africa?

Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).

Best months

  • February
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • September
  • October
  • November
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Our take
Weather
High 31° 31° 29° 24° 21° 18° 18° 22° 26° 29° 30° 31°
Rain (mm) 83 42 64 60 20 11 6 14 17 38 42 66
Beach Beach January Beach February Beach March Beach April Beach September Beach October Beach November Beach December
Hiking & nature Hiking & nature April Hiking & nature May Hiking & nature June Hiking & nature July Hiking & nature August Hiking & nature September
City sightseeing City sightseeing March City sightseeing April City sightseeing May City sightseeing June City sightseeing July City sightseeing August City sightseeing September City sightseeing October City sightseeing November
Safari & savanna Safari & savanna February Safari & savanna May Safari & savanna August Safari & savanna September Safari & savanna October Safari & savanna November

What to do by season (autumn)

  • Beach

    Warm air and water, little rain.

  • Hiking & nature

    Mild temperatures, stable conditions.

  • City sightseeing

    Pedestrian-friendly most of the year.

  • Safari & savanna

    Dry season ideal for spotting wildlife.

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