Zuid-Afrika Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Zuid-Afrika: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Zuid-Afrika month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 28° | 17° | 97 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februari | 28° | 17° | 86 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maart | 27° | 16° | 94 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 23° | 13° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mei | 22° | 10° | 13 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juni | 19° | 7° | 6 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 20° | 7° | 1 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| augustus | 23° | 9° | 12 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 26° | 13° | 26 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 27° | 13° | 57 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 27° | 15° | 100 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 28° | 17° | 109 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klimaat type: Mediterranean. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Africa
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Zuid-Afrika compares met nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Zuid-Afrika.
| 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 |
Klimaat by city in Zuid-Afrika
2 cities mapped in this atlas
Klimaat by national park in Zuid-Afrika
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Beste reistijd Zuid-Afrika
Go in mei, juni, juli, augustus, september and oktober. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: maart, april and november – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Zuid-Afrika
Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 24°C is 3.7°C below the 27°C typical for this month.
A 68% 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 en februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 10°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid maart, april and november – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Zuid-Afrika is een land in Afrika. South Africa is een land in Africa met als hoofdstad Pretoria. Er wonen ongeveer 60 million. De hoofdstad is Pretoria.
Op dit moment is het 14°C (57°F) in Zuid-Afrika met onbewolkt. Het voelt als 14°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 13°C en 24°C. De kans op neerslag is 68%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 8/10 – goede omstandigheden.
De beste tijd om Zuid-Afrika is mei, juni, juli, augustus, september and oktober. Het klimaat is Mediterranean. maart, april and november zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. februari is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 28°C, terwijl juni is de koudste maand, met minima rond 7°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), about 44 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Kruger National Park, Table Mountain, Robben Island and Boulders Beach.
Kort gezegd. Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 24°C is 3.7°C below the 27°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 6 PM en 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in South Africa today at 8.8/10. 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 |
|---|---|
| Continent | Afrika |
| Continent | Afrika |
| Coördinaten | 25°44′52.4″S 28°13′45.5″E (-25.7479, 28.2293) |
| Capital | Pretoria |
| Bevolking | 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 |
| Tijdzone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Lokale tijd | 5:58 AM (UTC+02:00) |
| Beste maanden | mei, juni, juli, augustus, september and oktober |
| Klimaat | Mediterranean |
Weer map for Zuid-Afrika
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Zuid-Afrika?
Zuid-Afrika is een land in Afrika. Its coordinates are -25.7479, 28.2293. It lies in Afrika.
What is the weather like in Zuid-Afrika nu?
It is currently 14°C (57°F) met onbewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 79% and wind is 3 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Zuid-Afrika?
mei, juni, juli, augustus, september and oktober offer the most comfortable conditions in Zuid-Afrika, which has a Mediterranean climate. maart, april and november are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Zuid-Afrika in?
Zuid-Afrika observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The lokale tijd is 5:58 AM.
How many people live in Zuid-Afrika?
Zuid-Afrika has a population of approximately 60 million.
What is the nearest airport en Zuid-Afrika?
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 en do in Zuid-Afrika?
Popular options include Kruger National Park, Table Mountain, Robben Island, Boulders Beach, Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain.
What places are in Zuid-Afrika?
Zuid-Afrika 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 oktober 6, 2026 at 5:58 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
