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| Climate | ||
Whilst South Africa has been widely promoted as a 'Winter sun' destination to Europeans, the climate in much of the country is excellent for most of the year. There is no bad time to visit South Africa, but depending on what you would like to do or where you would like to go, some seasons are better than others. South Africa is famous for its sunshine. For South Africans April and May are the most pleasant months when the rainy season over the summer-rainfall region has ended, and before the rainy season in the winter-rainfall area has begun. Most South Africans however, will plan their vacations during the long school holiday from mid-December to the end of January, so be sure to pre-book your hotels, car, tours or lodges well in advance. |
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| Western Cape | ||
| Around the Western Cape (Cape Town, the Cape Winelands and the Garden Route), average daytime temperatures in the summer months are very pleasant, ranging between 14°C up to 26°C. On most days you will have 11 hours or more of sunshine, extending into warm evenings with the very occasional rain shower. The summer south-easterly 'Cape Doctor' wind has not been as prevalent in recent years, but when it is, it can blow into an uncomfortable gale. In the winter months (June to August), daily temperatures range between 7 to 20°C, but the bracing sea breeze can make the temperature feel colder, and this is also the main rainy season. Snow can fall on the highest mountain peaks. | ||
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| Eastern Cape & KZN | ||
| The Eastern Cape coastal regions enjoy pleasant warm summers, with an average daily temperature of 21°C and around 7 hours of sunshine.Winters are cooler. Certain areas along the Eastern Cape will have rain all year, albeit it sporadic.KwaZulu-Natal has a sub-tropical climate, with hot and humid summers and mild dry winters. Average daily summer temperatures are around 22°C, with high rainfall during January and February adding to the humidity. Hardly any rain falls during the mild winter months, and average daily temperatures are normally around 13°C. It can snow in the Drakensberg during winter. | ||
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| Kruger Park | ||
| Around Kruger National Park, summers are extremely hot and humid. Temperatures can soar over 40°C and this is also the rainy season.However, many animals give birth during the height of summer, so it is an excellent time to visit if you want to see lion cubs at play or wobbly zebra foals following closely behind their mothers. The winter months are substantially cooler and dryer, and generally better for game viewing. |
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| Johannesburg | ||
| One thing that Johannesburg does have in its favour is its pleasant all year round mild climate. Partly due to is elevation of over 1,750m above sea level, Johannesburg is fortunate to have warm summer days and pleasant summer evenings, with average temperatures around 25°C. Although this is the rainy season, rarely does the weather feel too humid. In the winter months, the temperatures are around 18 to 20°C with crisp, clear nights. | ||
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