Sør-Afrika Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Sør-Afrika: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Sør-Afrika 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 | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 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 | 23° | 9° | 12 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 26° | 13° | 26 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 27° | 13° | 57 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 27° | 15° | 100 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| desember | 28° | 17° | 109 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klima type: Mediterranean. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Africa
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Sør-Afrika compares med nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Sør-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 |
Klima by city in Sør-Afrika
2 cities mapped in this atlas
Klima by national park in Sør-Afrika
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Beste tid å besøke Sør-Afrika
Go in mai, juni, juli, august, september and oktober. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: mars, april and november - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Sør-Afrika
Today is cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 23°C is 4.4°C below the 27°C typical for this month.
A 23% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in desember til februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 10°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- sønglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid mars, april and november - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Sør-Afrika er et land i Afrika. South Africa er et land i Africa med hovedstad Pretoria. Befolkningen er rundt 60 million. Hovedstaden er Pretoria.
Akkurat nå er det 15°C (59°F) in Sør-Afrika med overskyet. Det føles som 13°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 12°C til 23°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 23%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - utmerket — dra nå.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Sør-Afrika is mai, juni, juli, august, september and oktober. Klimaet er Mediterranean. mars, april and november tend til 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 cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 23°C is 4.4°C below the 27°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 10 AM til 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in South Africa today at 9.4/10. 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 | 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 |
| Tidssone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Lokal tid | 11:47 PM (UTC+02:00) |
| Best months | mai, juni, juli, august, september and oktober |
| Klima | Mediterranean |
Vær map for Sør-Afrika
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sør-Afrika?
Sør-Afrika er et land i Afrika. Its coordinates are -25.7479, 28.2293. It lies in Afrika.
What is the weather like in Sør-Afrika akkurat nå?
It is currently 15°C (59°F) med overskyet. Luftfuktighet is 75% and wind is 10 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Sør-Afrika?
mai, juni, juli, august, september and oktober offer the most comfortable conditions in Sør-Afrika, which has a Mediterranean climate. mars, april and november are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Sør-Afrika in?
Sør-Afrika observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The local time is 11:47 PM.
How many people live in Sør-Afrika?
Sør-Afrika has a population of approximately 60 million.
What is the nearest airport til Sør-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 til do in Sør-Afrika?
Popular options include Kruger National Park, Table Mountain, Robben Island, Boulders Beach, Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain.
What places are in Sør-Afrika?
Sør-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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding 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 oktober 4, 2026 at 11:47 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
