Sudáfrica Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Sudáfrica: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Sudáfrica month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precip.itaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | 28° | 17° | 97 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| febrero | 28° | 17° | 86 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marzo | 27° | 16° | 94 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| abril | 23° | 13° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| may | 22° | 10° | 13 mm | ★★★★★ |
| junio | 19° | 7° | 6 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| julio | 20° | 7° | 1 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| agosto | 24° | 9° | 4 mm | ★★★★★ |
| septiembre | 27° | 13° | 21 mm | ★★★★★ |
| octubre | 27° | 13° | 57 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| noviembre | 27° | 15° | 100 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| diciembre | 28° | 17° | 109 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Clima type: Mediterranean. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Africa
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Sudáfrica compares con nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Sudáfrica.
| 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 |
Clima by city in Sudáfrica
2 cities mapped in this atlas
Clima by national park in Sudáfrica
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Mejor época para visitar Sudáfrica
Go in may, junio, julio, agosto, septiembre and octubre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: marzo, abril and noviembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Sudáfrica
Today is slightly warmer than average for agosto. The forecast high of 26°C is 2.4°C above the 24°C typical for this month.
Lluvia 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 diciembre a febrero.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 10°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- dom.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 marzo, abril and noviembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
Sudáfrica es un país de África. South Africa es un país de Africa cuya capital es Pretoria. Tiene una población de aproximadamente 60 million. La capital es Pretoria.
Ahora mismo hay 14°C (57°F) in Sudáfrica con despejado. La sensación térmica es de 12°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 13°C a 26°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 0%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 9.8/10 – excelente — puedes salir ahora.
La mejor época para visitar Sudáfrica is may, junio, julio, agosto, septiembre and octubre. El clima es Mediterranean. marzo, abril and noviembre suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. febrero es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 28°C, mientras junio es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a 7°C.
El aeropuerto principal más cercano es O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), about 44 km away. Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Kruger National Park, Table Mountain, Robben Island and Boulders Beach.
En términos sencillos. Today is slightly warmer than average for agosto. The forecast high of 26°C is 2.4°C above the 24°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 6 PM a 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
| Tipo | País |
|---|---|
| Continentee | África |
| Continentee | África |
| Coordenadas | 25°44′52.4″S 28°13′45.5″E (-25.7479, 28.2293) |
| Capital | Pretoria |
| Población | 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 |
| Zona horaria | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Hora local | 6:20 AM (UTC+02:00) |
| Mejores meses | may, junio, julio, agosto, septiembre and octubre |
| Clima | Mediterranean |
Tiempo map for Sudáfrica
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sudáfrica?
Sudáfrica es un país de África. Its coordinates are -25.7479, 28.2293. It lies in África.
What is the weather like in Sudáfrica ahora mismo?
It is currently 14°C (57°F) con despejado. Humedad is 52% and wind is 2 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Sudáfrica?
may, junio, julio, agosto, septiembre and octubre offer the most comfortable conditions in Sudáfrica, which has a Mediterranean climate. marzo, abril and noviembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Sudáfrica in?
Sudáfrica observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The hora local is 6:20 AM.
How many people live in Sudáfrica?
Sudáfrica has a population of approximately 60 million.
What is the nearest airport a Sudáfrica?
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 a do in Sudáfrica?
Popular options include Kruger National Park, Table Mountain, Robben Island, Boulders Beach, Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain.
What places are in Sudáfrica?
Sudáfrica 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. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima 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 agosto 25, 2026 at 6:20 AM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
