Afrique du Sud Climat and Average Météo
Climat of Afrique du Sud: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climat in Afrique du Sud month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mois | Max moyenne | Min moyenne | Précipitations | Évaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janvier | 28° | 17° | 97 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| février | 28° | 17° | 86 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 27° | 16° | 94 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| avril | 23° | 13° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mai | 22° | 10° | 13 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juin | 19° | 7° | 6 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juillet | 20° | 7° | 1 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| août | 23° | 9° | 12 mm | ★★★★★ |
| septembre | 26° | 13° | 26 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| octobre | 27° | 13° | 57 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| novembre | 27° | 15° | 100 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| décembre | 28° | 17° | 109 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Climat type: Mediterranean. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Africa
Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Afrique du Sud compares avec nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Afrique du Sud.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botswana | 263 km | 21°C | +3°C warmer | 477 mm |
| Mozambique | 435 km | 23°C | +5°C warmer | 961 mm |
Climat by city in Afrique du Sud
2 cities mapped in this atlas
Climat by national park in Afrique du Sud
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Meilleur moment pour visiter Afrique du Sud
Go in mai, juin, juillet, août, septembre and octobre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: mars, avril and novembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Afrique du Sud
Today is slightly warmer than average for octobre. The forecast high of 31°C is 3.5°C above the 27°C typical for this month.
Pluie 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 décembre à février.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 10°C.
What à pack, what à skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- dim.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid mars, avril and novembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Résumé
Afrique du Sud est un pays d’Afrique. South Africa est un pays d’Africa dont la capitale est Pretoria. Sa population est d’environ 60 million. La capitale est Pretoria.
Actuellement, il fait 17°C (62°F) in Afrique du Sud avec ciel dégagé. La température ressentie est de 16°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de 15°C à 31°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 0%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 9.8/10 – excellent — partez maintenant.
La meilleure période pour visiter Afrique du Sud is mai, juin, juillet, août, septembre and octobre. Le climat est Mediterranean. mars, avril and novembre sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. février est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 28°C, tandis que juin est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de 7°C.
L’aéroport principal le plus proche est O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), about 44 km away. Parmi les sites à proximité, citons Kruger National Park, Table Mountain, Robben Island and Boulders Beach.
En termes simples. Today is slightly warmer than average for octobre. The forecast high of 31°C is 3.5°C above the 27°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 8 AM à 11 AM, 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
| Type | Pays |
|---|---|
| Continent | Afrique |
| Continent | Afrique |
| Coordonnées | 25°44′52.4″S 28°13′45.5″E (-25.7479, 28.2293) |
| Capital | Pretoria |
| Population | 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 |
| Fuseau horaire | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Heure locale | 3:17 AM (UTC+02:00) |
| Meilleurs mois | mai, juin, juillet, août, septembre and octobre |
| Climat | Mediterranean |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Afrique du Sud?
Afrique du Sud est un pays d’Afrique. Its coordinates are -25.7479, 28.2293. It lies in Afrique.
What is the weather like in Afrique du Sud maintenant?
It is currently 17°C (62°F) avec ciel dégagé. Humidité is 73% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time à visit Afrique du Sud?
mai, juin, juillet, août, septembre and octobre offer the most comfortable conditions in Afrique du Sud, which has a Mediterranean climate. mars, avril and novembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Afrique du Sud in?
Afrique du Sud observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The heure locale is 3:17 AM.
How many people live in Afrique du Sud?
Afrique du Sud has a population of approximately 60 million.
What is the nearest airport à Afrique du Sud?
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 à do in Afrique du Sud?
Popular options include Kruger National Park, Table Mountain, Robben Island, Boulders Beach, Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain.
What places are in Afrique du Sud?
Afrique du Sud 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. |
|---|---|
| Prévisions and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualité de l’air and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climat 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 octobre 24, 2026 at 3:17 AM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
