Sydafrika Klima and Average Vejr
Klima of Sydafrika: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Sydafrika month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 28° | 17° | 97 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februar | 28° | 17° | 86 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marts | 27° | 16° | 94 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 23° | 13° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maj | 22° | 10° | 13 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juni | 19° | 7° | 6 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 20° | 7° | 1 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| august | 23° | 9° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 27° | 13° | 21 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 27° | 13° | 57 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 27° | 15° | 100 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 28° | 17° | 109 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klima type: Mediterranean. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Africa
Højest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Sydafrika compares med nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Sydafrika.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botswana | 263 km | 21°C | +3°C warmer | 466 mm |
| Mozambique | 435 km | 23°C | +5°C warmer | 961 mm |
Klima by city in Sydafrika
2 cities mapped in this atlas
Klima by national park in Sydafrika
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Bedste rejsetid Sydafrika
Go in maj, juni, juli, august, september and oktober. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: marts, april and november - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Sydafrika
Today is slightly cooler than average for september. The forecast high of 24°C is 3.7°C below the 27°C typical for this month.
A 97% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in december og februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 10°C.
What og pack, what og skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- sønglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid marts, april and november - historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumé
Sydafrika er et land i Afrika. South Africa er et land i Africa med hovedstad Pretoria. Der bor omkring 60 million. Hovedstaden er Pretoria.
Lige nu er det 23°C (74°F) in Sydafrika med mest klart. Det føles som 22°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 13°C og 24°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 97%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - rimelige — planlæg efter vejret.
Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Sydafrika is maj, juni, juli, august, september and oktober. Klimaet er Mediterranean. marts, april and november tend og be the least comfortable months. februar is the warmest month med average highs near 28°C, while juni is the coldest med lows near 7°C.
The closest major airport is O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), about 44 km away. Nearby highlights include Kruger National Park, Table Mountain, Robben Island and Boulders Beach.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly cooler than average for september. The forecast high of 24°C is 3.7°C below the 27°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 8 AM og 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in South Africa today at 7.9/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about South Africa
| Type | Land |
|---|---|
| Kontinent | Afrika |
| Kontinent | Afrika |
| Koordinater | 25°44′52.4″S 28°13′45.5″E (-25.7479, 28.2293) |
| Capital | Pretoria |
| Befolkning | 60.000.000 |
| Area | 1.221.037 km² |
| ISO code | ZA |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | ZAF |
| Currency | South African rand (ZAR) |
| Languages | English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Xhosa |
| Calling code | +27 |
| Tidszone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Lokal tid | 8:28 PM (UTC+02:00) |
| Best months | maj, juni, juli, august, september and oktober |
| Klima | Mediterranean |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sydafrika?
Sydafrika er et land i Afrika. Its coordinates are -25.7479, 28.2293. It lies in Afrika.
What is the weather like in Sydafrika lige nu?
It is currently 23°C (74°F) med mest klart. Luftfugtighed is 45% and wind is 19 km/h.
When is the best time og visit Sydafrika?
maj, juni, juli, august, september and oktober offer the most comfortable conditions in Sydafrika, which has a Mediterranean climate. marts, april and november are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Sydafrika in?
Sydafrika observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The local time is 8:28 PM.
How many people live in Sydafrika?
Sydafrika has a population of approximately 60 million.
What is the nearest airport og Sydafrika?
The closest airports are O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), 44 km away and Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 1.302 km away.
What are the top things og do in Sydafrika?
Popular options include Kruger National Park, Table Mountain, Robben Island, Boulders Beach, Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain.
What places are in Sydafrika?
Sydafrika covers 3 places in this atlas, including Cape Town, Johannesburg and Kruger National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prognose and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated september 15, 2026 at 8:28 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
