When to South Africa
Climate guide & best times to travel
Best Time to Visit
Month-by-Month Guide
January
Peak summer month with hot days reaching 93°F and warm nights at 60°F. Excellent for beach activities and coastal tourism with moderate rainfall of 2.0 inches providing occasional relief from the heat.
February
Continues the hot summer pattern with temperatures matching January at 93°F highs and 59°F lows. Popular month for beach holidays with consistent moderate rainfall and high humidity levels.
March
Transition into autumn brings more comfortable temperatures with highs of 87°F and cooler nights at 53°F. Excellent month for outdoor activities with pleasant weather and moderate rainfall.
April
Autumn continues with very comfortable daytime temperatures of 82°F and cool nights at 50°F. Ideal for hiking, cultural tours, and outdoor exploration with mild weather conditions.
May
Late autumn brings cooler but pleasant conditions with 78°F highs and chilly 42°F lows. Perfect for wildlife viewing and cultural activities with comfortable daytime temperatures.
June
Winter begins with mild daytime temperatures of 69°F but cold nights dropping to 33°F. Good for daytime activities but requires warm clothing for evenings and early mornings.
July
Mid-winter month with similar daytime highs of 69°F but slightly warmer nights at 42°F compared to June. Pleasant for daytime sightseeing with fewer crowds and lower accommodation rates.
August
Late winter shows warming trend with 77°F highs but still cold nights at 35°F. Excellent for daytime outdoor activities and wildlife viewing as spring approaches.
September
Spring arrives with pleasant 82°F daytime temperatures and mild 41°F nights. Excellent month for all outdoor activities with comfortable weather and emerging wildlife activity.
October
Spring continues with warm 91°F highs and comfortable 50°F lows. Prime month for wildlife viewing and outdoor adventures with excellent weather conditions before summer crowds arrive.
November
Late spring brings hot days of 91°F and warm nights at 68°F, signaling the approach of summer. Excellent for all activities with tourist season beginning to peak.
December
Summer begins with the year's hottest temperatures reaching 96°F and warm 59°F nights. Peak tourist season with excellent beach weather but expect higher prices and larger crowds.