Climate in South Africa

South Africa Climate - South Africa Weather - South Africa Temperatures

Climate:

[Overview]
[Cape Town]
[Garden Route]
[Johannesburg]
[Kalahari][Karoo]
[Kruger Park]
[Namaqualand]
[Natal Coast]
[Natal Drakensberg]

Climatic Conditions in South Africa

South Africa stretches between the 22nd and 34th degrees of southern latitude and hence is part of the subtropical zone. Compared to other regions at that latitude, temperatures in many areas of South Africa are rather lower. The cold Benguela current causes moderate temperatures on the West Coast, and on the central plateau the altitude (Jo'burg lies at 1753m) keeps the average temperatures below 30 degrees Celsius. In winter, also due to altitude, temperatures drop to the freezing point, and in places even lower. Then it is warmest in the coastal regions. Precipitation is to be expected mainly in the summer months, with the exception of the Western Cape which is a winter-rain area. For your tour planning keep in mind that the seasons in the southern hemisphere stand in direct opposition to those of the northern hemisphere.

Table: Daily Sunshine Hours in South Africa

Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
September	December	March	June
October	January	April	July
November	February	May	August