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South Africa Weather

🇿🇦 4 cities covered · Africa · humid subtropical, Mediterranean, oceanic climates
Warmest city
Durban
Coolest city
Johannesburg
Sunniest city
Cape Town
Best time to visit
April to September

Weather in South Africa at a glance

Weather in South Africa spans 3 distinct climate types, from humid subtropical to oceanic across the 4 cities we cover. Durban is typically the warmest spot, averaging 70°F (21°C) across the year, while Johannesburg runs coolest at 61°F (16°C) - A spread of about 9°F (5°C).

Quick facts

  • Warmest city: Durban - annual average 70°
  • Coolest city: Johannesburg - annual average 61°
  • Sunniest city: Cape Town (10.7 h sun/day)
  • Best time to visit: April to September
  • Climate types: humid subtropical, Mediterranean, oceanic

The bigger picture

For sunshine, Cape Town leads with about 10.7 hours of sun per day on average. Durban is the wettest of the covered cities, collecting roughly 968 mm (38.1 inches) of precipitation a year. Averaged across the country's covered cities, April to September brings the most comfortable mix of temperature, dry days and daylight.

Live weather across South Africa today

Cape Town Fog 58° Johannesburg Smoky haze 64° Durban Clear 66° Pretoria Smoky haze 65°

South Africa cities compared

Annual climate figures per covered city, from 2015–2024 weather data.
CityAnnual avgHottest month Coldest monthRainy days/yr Sun h/daySnowy days/yr
Cape Town 63° Jan · 79° Jul · 50° 78 10.7 0
Johannesburg 61° Dec · 79° Jul · 39° 86 10.7 0
Durban 70° Feb · 81° Jul · 56° 114 9.6 0
Pretoria 65° Jan · 83° Jun · 44° 74 10.7 0

South Africa weather by month

Monthly averages across the covered cities, 2015–2024.
MonthAvg highAvg low Rainy daysSunshine
January 80° 64° 10 11.8 h/day
February 80° 64° 9 11.1 h/day
March 78° 62° 8 10.6 h/day
April 74° 57° 7 9.8 h/day
May 70° 53° 4 9.4 h/day
June 66° 48° 5 9.3 h/day
July 66° 47° 4 9.5 h/day
August 69° 50° 5 9.8 h/day
September 74° 54° 6 10.3 h/day
October 77° 57° 8 10.9 h/day
November 77° 60° 10 11.2 h/day
December 79° 63° 12 11.3 h/day

South Africa weather FAQs

What is the warmest city in South Africa?
Among the cities we cover, Durban is the warmest, averaging 70°F (21°C) across the year. Its hottest month is February, with highs near 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest city in South Africa?
Johannesburg runs coldest, averaging 61°F (16°C) for the year; July lows average 39°F (4°C).
What is the sunniest city in South Africa?
Cape Town, with about 10.7 hours of sunshine per day averaged across the year.
When is the best time to visit South Africa?
Averaged across the covered cities, April to September offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in South Africa?
Snow is essentially absent in the South Africa cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of South Africa like?
The covered cities fall under humid subtropical, Mediterranean, oceanic climates. That means hot, humid summers and generally mild winters.

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