Africa
Climate & seasons
Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).
Best months
| 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 | 59 | 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 | |||||||
| 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.
City sightseeing
Pedestrian-friendly most of the year.
Safari & savanna
Dry season ideal for spotting wildlife.
Data checked on 10/09/2026
Plugs and power
230V 50 Hz
Drive on the left
Tipping
A 10-15% tip is expected in South Africa at restaurants; a few rand for car guards and guides.
Upcoming public holidays
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