South Africa Weather by City & Month

Month-by-month averages for 2 cities in South Africa, from 20 years of historical weather data.

Climate across South Africa

Of the cities below, Johannesburg is the warmest, with an average daytime high of 22.2°C (72°F) across the year, while Cape Town is the coolest at 21.1°C (70°F). Across these cities, December is usually the wettest month (about 74 mm on average).

South Africa cities by month

Average high by month

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Best months to visit South Africa

Based on comfortable temperatures, rainy days and sunshine across these cities, the most pleasant months are usually April, May, October; June is usually the least comfortable. These are historical averages, not a forecast.