3 destinations · monthly climate normals, judged against the Warm preset (mean 14–24 °C57–75 °F, dry or showers) — pick another below
The best time to visit South Africa for warm weather is April to November, when every one of its destinations on Sun Season fits. Durban has a true monsoon season (January to March).
Verdicts come from WorldClim 2.1 monthly normals 1970–2000; see the method.
Pick the weather you like and every destination's months are judged against it.
For Warm weather, the best time is April to November, when every one of its destinations fit.
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| Looking for | Rule | Best months | Destinations that fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warm | mean 14–24 °C57–75 °F, dry or showers | April to November | 3 of 3 |
| Tropical | mean 24–33 °C75–91 °F, anything but the monsoon | December to March | 1 of 3 |
| Beach | mean 24–33 °C75–91 °F, dry or showers | March | 1 of 3 |
| Cool | mean 0–14 °C32–57 °F, anything but the monsoon | June to August | 1 of 3 |
| Snow | mean below 0 °C32 °F, any rain | 0 of 3 |