Monthly Weather in South Africa

What is the average monthly temperature in South Africa?

The average monthly temperature in South Africa ranges from 11.4°C (52.6°F) in July to 23°C (73.4°F) in January. South Africa temperature by month is given in the table below.

Month Celsius Fahrenheit
January 23.0°C 73.4°F
February 21.3°C 70.3°F
March 21.2°C 70.2°F
April 18.2°C 64.8°F
May 15.2°C 59.4°F
June 12.8°C 55.0°F
July 11.4°C 52.5°F
August 14.6°C 58.3°F
September 19.4°C 66.9°F
October 20.5°C 68.9°F
November 22.2°C 72.0°F
December 22.2°C 72.0°F

What is the hottest month in South Africa?

The hottest months in South Africa are January, November and December. During January the average temperature outside is 23°C (73.4°F), in November it is 22.2°C (72°F) and during December the air temperature is around 22.2°C (72°F).

What is the coldest month in South Africa?

The coldest months in South Africa are July, June and August. In July the average air temperature drops to 11.4°C (52.5°F), in June air temperature is 12.8°C (55°F) and during August it is 14.6°C (58.3°F).

How much does it rain on average in South Africa?

On average it rains for 11 month(s) in South Africa with an average of 8.2 days of rain per month. In total South Africa has 99 rainy days in a year.

When does it rain the most in South Africa?

In South Africa it rains the most during the following months.

  • February - on average 8.72mm (0.34 inches) of rainfall per day.
  • January - on average 2.23mm (0.09 inches) of rainfall per day.
  • October - on average 0.55mm (0.02 inches) of rainfall per day.
  • April - on average 0.46mm (0.02 inches) of rainfall per day.
  • November - on average 0.33mm (0.01 inches) of rainfall per day.
  • May - on average 0.2mm (0.01 inches) of rainfall per day.

Does it snow in South Africa?

No, it doesn't snow in South Africa.

When is it windy in South Africa?

The windiest months in South Africa are October, September and November. In October the average windspeed is 20.7 km/h (12.9 mph), during September the windspeed is 20.5 km/h (12.7 mph) and in November the windspeed is 20.5 km/h (12.7 mph).

What are the least windy months in South Africa?

The least windy months in South Africa are January, February and April. In January the average windspeed is 12.9 km/h (8 mph), during February the windspeed is 15.8 km/h (9.8 mph) and in April the windspeed is 16.6 km/h (10.3 mph).

When is it cloudy in South Africa?

The cloudiest months in South Africa are February, December and November. On average in February 51.9% of sky is covered by clouds, in December 48.2% is covered by clouds and in November clouds cover about 40.2% of sky.

When does South Africa have the clearest sky?

South Africa has the clearest sky in June, August and September. In June 6.9% of sky is covered by clouds, in August clouds cover around 12.5% and during September clouds cover about 14.5% of sky.

What is the average daylight duration in South Africa?

The average daylight duration in South Africa is 12 hours 6 minutes 27 seconds.

Which months have the most daylight in South Africa?

The longest days in South Africa are during December, January and November.

  • December - 13 hours 42 minutes 44 seconds of daylight.
  • January - 13 hours 32 minutes 3 seconds of daylight.
  • November - 13 hours 21 minutes 50 seconds of daylight.

Which months have the least daylight in South Africa?

The shortest days in South Africa are during June, July and May.

  • June - 10 hours 33 minutes 22 seconds of daylight.
  • July - 10 hours 42 minutes 4 seconds of daylight.
  • May - 10 hours 51 minutes 53 seconds of daylight.

What are the humidity levels in South Africa throughout the year?

Humidity levels in South Africa range from 39.8% in September to 74.7% in February.

What are the pressure levels in South Africa throughout the year?

Pressure levels in South Africa change from 1017.1 mb (millibars) in February to 1027.5 mb in July.

What is the visibility in South Africa throughout the year?

Visibility in South Africa changes from lowest 12.9 km (8 miles) in February to highest 15.9 km (9.9 miles) in January.

What are the UV levels in South Africa throughout the year?

UV levels change in South Africa from 4.3 in June to 8.2 in January.

Which months have the highest UV levels in South Africa throughout the year?

In South Africa the highest UV index is during January, December and November. During January the average UV index is 8.2, in December UV level is 7.9 and in November UV index is around 7.7.

Which months have the lowest UV levels in South Africa throughout the year?

The lowest UV levels in South Africa are in June, July and May. In June the average UV index is around 4.3, in July UV index is 4.5 and during May UV level is 4.9.