What is the climate like in South Africa?
In South Africa, the seasons are predominately summer and winter. The autumn and spring seasons are very fleeting. Finding itself at South Africa’s northernmost area and bisected by the tropic of Capricorn, visitors to Limpopo can expect sunshine, long summer afternoons and dry days for most of their stay. Summer (October to March) in the Limpopo province can reach 30?C -35?C during the day. The winter is dry and very pleasant. Although the temperature can fall below 5?C at night, the days can present clear blue skies and temperatures in the low 20s.
In South Africa, the seasons are predominately summer and winter. The autumn and spring seasons are very fleeting. Summer in the Gauteng province is hot and wet. Temperatures can reach 30C -35C during the day, falling to around 15C in the evenings. The winter is dry and very pleasant. Although the temperature can fall below 5C at night, the days can present clear blue skies and temperatures in the low 20s. Given the high altitude, the sun has far greater intensity than what many are used to living at sea level. Particularly in summer, adequate protection from the sun is essential, and large volumes of water must be consumed to prevent dehydration. The climate presents many similarities with the northern regions of Australia.
