South Africa Weather Forecast
South Africa weather: 60°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
South Africa is a country in Africa. South Africa is a country in Africa with its capital at Pretoria. It has a population of about 60 million. The capital is Pretoria.
Right now it is 60°F (16°C) in South Africa with mainly clear. It feels like 53°F. Today runs from 59°F to 83°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit South Africa is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is Mediterranean. March, April and November tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 83°F, while June is the coldest with lows near 44°F.
The closest major airport is O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), about 27 mi away. Nearby highlights include Kruger National Park, Table Mountain, Robben Island and Boulders Beach.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 83°F is 8.3°F above the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in South Africa today at 9.9/10. 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.
Weather in South Africa right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:36 AM, Aug 23 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for South Africa
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 83° / 59° | 0% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 50° | 0% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☀️ Clear sky | 79° / 55° | 0% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 56° | 0% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 55° | 27% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 52° | 16% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 48° | 2% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 65° / 45° | 6% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 72° / 52° | 6% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 74° / 52° | 6% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 56° | 11% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 44° | 14% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 51° / 40° | 12% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 63° / 41° | 12% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 87° / 43° | 16% | 18 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 14% | -- | — |
Climate in South Africa month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82° | 62° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 83° | 63° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 80° | 61° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 73° | 56° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 71° | 50° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 66° | 44° | 0,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 69° | 44° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 74° | 48° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 81° | 55° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 81° | 56° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 81° | 60° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 82° | 62° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for South Africa
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Air quality and pollen in South Africa
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit South Africa
Go in May, June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: March, April and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in South Africa
2 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by national park in South Africa
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Africa?
South Africa is a country in Africa. Its coordinates are -25.7479, 28.2293. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in South Africa right now?
It is currently 60°F (16°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 26% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit South Africa?
May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in South Africa, which has a Mediterranean climate. March, April and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is South Africa in?
South Africa observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The local time is 5:36 AM.
How many people live in South Africa?
South Africa has a population of approximately 60 million.
What is the nearest airport to South Africa?
The closest airports are O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), 27 mi away and Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 809 mi away.
What are the top things to do in South Africa?
Popular options include Kruger National Park, Table Mountain, Robben Island, Boulders Beach, Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain.
What places are in South Africa?
South Africa 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 23, 2026 at 5:36 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
