Many foreign travelers think that the sun is always shining in South Africa. Alas, this is not the case. However, to better plan your visit so that you get the weather you desire, it is best to understand South Africa’s average temperature from month to month.

South Africa is big with a total landmass of over 470,900 square miles, so you can therefore expect the weather to change from region to region. 

South Africa’s climate is determined by it being in the Southern Hemisphere’s subtropical zone. Its average temperature is also determined by the country’s location between the Atlantic and the Indian ocean.

The country enjoys all 4 seasons. But South Africa’s weather is a little bit complicated. There are temperate woodlands, lush tropical coasts, arid deserts, and snow-capped mountains. Depending on where and when you go to any given part of the country, you may encounter different weather conditions… even in the same season. For example, Cape Town gets its rain during the winter, whereas Mpumalanga gets its rain during South Africa’s summer months.