Seasons in South Africa

In South Africa, there are four major seasons, which are:

• Spring: September, October and November.
• Summer: December, January, February.
• Autumn: March, April, May.
• Winter: June, July, and August.

Does South Africa have 4 seasons?

Unlike Africa’s equatorial countries, where the year is split into rainy and dry seasons, South Africa does have four seasons, which are summer, fall, winter, and spring.

What months does South Africa have summer?

Generally, in South Africa, the summer period lasts from about “December to March” before winter takes over from June to August. Cape Town and the Western Cape experience winter rainfall and a largely dry, hot summer. Most of the rest of the country, including the Kruger Park area, have summer thundershowers and a dry winter.

Which months are winter in South Africa?

Winter in South Africa is “June to August”. It is generally dry and cool, with snow falling in the mountainous regions. The Cape is however wet as it gets most of its rain in winter being a Mediterranean climate. September to October is springtime and the weather can be good, although rain is common.

What is the coldest month in South Africa?

The cool season lasts for 2.2 months, from May 28 to August 2, with an average daily high temperature below 65°F. The coldest month of the year in Johannesburg is July, with an average low of 37°F and high of 62°F.

Where is the coldest place in South Africa?

The coldest place in South Africa is the Northern Cape town of Sutherland, in the western Roggeveld Mountains. Here midwinter temperatures can drop to -15°C (5°F). The Western Cape gets all of its rain in winter. The winter weather in Cape Town is always cold, wet and unpleasantly windy.

Which months is spring in South Africa?

Generally speaking, therefore, the wet season, the southern hemisphere’s summer, occurs between October and March, the dry season, its winter, June through to August, while spring is “September” and Autumn April and May.

What time of year is best to visit South Africa?

The best time to visit South Africa is from “May to September”, as the cooler winter months in the northern regions bring superb conditions for viewing big game. It can be rainy from November to February, but this is the best time to travel for birding, and temperatures remain warm at 22°C to 33°C.

Which season is March in South Africa?

March is a fabulous time to visit South Africa as the country transitions into autumn, with warm weather and low rain nationwide.