The country has a tropical climate, and it is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world. Both its location and its proximity to other countries influences South Africa’s weather. It shares borders with Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Mozambique and Lesotho.
South Africa’s Climate
South Africa’s climate is mostly warm. In high-altitude areas, temperatures are sometimes cooler. This has been happening for the past few decades and temperatures have increased in number and ferocity.
Coastal erosion is a widespread phenomenon in South Africa, where rapid urbanization and heavy waves have also resulted in storm surges and flooding. Any country’s most noteworthy climate vulnerabilities are from the water resources needed to sustain a population.
As a result of trends including warming temperatures and variable rainfall, stream flow will decrease, which could impact water storage systems negatively.
As of 2017, South Africa’s greenhouse gas emissions are largely driven by electricity and heat production.
