What is the weather like in the Underberg region and what clothes would you recommend volunteers bring?
A. May, June, July – winter months. Both days and evenings are cool to cold. The Underberg region does experience snow and there is no central heating. Specific clothing recommendations: Fleece, warm jacket, gloves and hat, warm bed clothes, slippers. August, September, October – spring-like weather. Cool to warm days, evenings & nights still quite cold. Days can be windy. Specific clothing recommendations: fleece, wind breaker and raincoat. November, December, and January – summer weather. Days are very warm and can be hot. The sun is very direct and you can burn quickly. This is also the rainy season and it tends to rain most afternoons. Evenings are almost always cool. Specific clothing recommendations: rain coat and hat, shorts, t-shirts and tank tops, sturdy sandals. A sun hat is essential. February, March, April – fall-like, cool days and colder nights. Footwear: Sturdy hikers or sneakers are recommended for all seasons. You will want to bring sturdy sandals also. Pants: Most Afr
