Do you need a visa for South Africa with a British passport?
Visa-free
With a British passport you enter South Africa without a visa.
Data last updated on 06/08/2026
This is for guidance only: entry rules change without notice. Confirm it before you travel with the consulate or embassy of your destination, and with the relevant authorities (your airline, border police).
Climate & seasons
When to go to South Africa?
Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| 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 |
Plan your trip to South Africa
Budget, itineraries, seasons and places to see: our full destination guide.
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