Südafrika Klima and Average Wetter
Klima of Südafrika: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Südafrika month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mo.at | Durchschnittliches Maximum | Durchschnittliches Minimum | Niederschlag | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januar | 28° | 17° | 97 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Februar | 28° | 17° | 86 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| März | 27° | 16° | 94 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 23° | 13° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Mai | 22° | 10° | 13 mm | ★★★★★ |
| Juni | 19° | 7° | 6 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Juli | 20° | 7° | 1 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 24° | 9° | 4 mm | ★★★★★ |
| September | 27° | 13° | 21 mm | ★★★★★ |
| Oktober | 27° | 13° | 57 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 27° | 15° | 100 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Dezember | 28° | 17° | 109 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klima type: Mediterranean. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Africa
Hochest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Südafrika compares mit nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Südafrika.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botswana | 263 km | 21°C | +3°C warmer | 465 mm |
| Mozambique | 435 km | 23°C | +5°C warmer | 957 mm |
Klima by city in Südafrika
2 cities mapped in this atlas
Klima by national park in Südafrika
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Beste Reisezeit Südafrika
Go in Mai, Juni, Juli, August, September and Oktober. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: März, April and November – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Südafrika
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 26°C is 2.6°C above the 24°C typical for this month.
Regen is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in Dezember und Februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 10°C.
What und pack, what und skip
- So.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers – the daily swing is 17°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid März, April and November – historically the least comfortable months here.
Zusammenfassung
Südafrika ist ein Land in Afrika. South Africa ist ein Land in Africa mit der Hauptstadt Pretoria. Die Einwohnerzahl beträgt etwa 60 million. Die Hauptstadt ist Pretoria.
Aktuell sind es 13°C (56°F) in Südafrika mit klar. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt 10°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen 12°C und 26°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 0%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 9.4/10 – ausgezeichnet — jetzt los.
Die beste Reisezeit für Südafrika is Mai, Juni, Juli, August, September and Oktober. Das Klima ist Mediterranean. März, April and November sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. Februar ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um 28°C, während Juni ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um 7°C.
Der nächstgelegene große Flughafen ist O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), about 44 km away. Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe gehören Kruger National Park, Table Mountain, Robben Island and Boulders Beach.
Kurz gesagt. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 26°C is 2.6°C above the 24°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 6 PM und 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in South Africa today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about South Africa
| Typ | Land |
|---|---|
| Kontinent | Afrika |
| Kontinent | Afrika |
| Koordinaten | 25°44′52.4″S 28°13′45.5″E (-25.7479, 28.2293) |
| Capital | Pretoria |
| Bevölkerung | 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 |
| Zeitzone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Ortszeit | 6:52 AM (UTC+02:00) |
| Beste Mo.ate | Mai, Juni, Juli, August, September and Oktober |
| Klima | Mediterranean |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Südafrika?
Südafrika ist ein Land in Afrika. Its coordinates are -25.7479, 28.2293. It lies in Afrika.
What is the weather like in Südafrika jetzt?
It is currently 13°C (56°F) mit klar. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 32% and wind is 9 km/h.
When is the best time und visit Südafrika?
Mai, Juni, Juli, August, September and Oktober offer the most comfortable conditions in Südafrika, which has a Mediterranean climate. März, April and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Südafrika in?
Südafrika observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The Ortszeit is 6:52 AM.
How many people live in Südafrika?
Südafrika has a population of approximately 60 million.
What is the nearest airport und Südafrika?
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 und do in Südafrika?
Popular options include Kruger National Park, Table Mountain, Robben Island, Boulders Beach, Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain.
What places are in Südafrika?
Südafrika 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. |
|---|---|
| Vorhersage and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftqualität 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 August 26, 2026 at 6:52 AM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
