Weather in South Africa

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Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Temperatures #

• Rustenburg and Pretoria experience the highest maximum temperatures in the summer months, reaching up to 87.4°F and 85.2°F, respectively, in November.

• In contrast, East London and Cape Town have the lowest maximum temperatures, consistently remaining in the lower 70s°F during the summer.

• Overall, coastal cities like Durban and Gqeberha maintain more moderate temperatures year-round, while inner cities like Soweto and Johannesburg have more significant temperature fluctuations between seasons.

Conditions #

• Rustenburg and Pretoria showcase the highest average sun hours throughout the year, consistently reaching 10+ hours in winter months, while East London and Durban exhibit significantly lower sun hours, especially in the summer months.

• Precipitation levels in East London and Durban tend to be higher compared to other cities, with more rain recorded during certain months, suggesting a more humid climate. Overall, regions like Rustenburg and Soweto balance high sun exposure with low rainfall, making them more favorable for sunlight enthusiasts.

Daylight Hours #

• In summary, Gqeberha and Newcastle experience the earliest sunrises around 5:00 AM in December, while Durban leads with the earliest sunrise at 4:50 AM. Notably, Gqeberha enjoys the longest day at 14 hours and 22 minutes in December, though Cape Town also matches this.

• Conversely, Cape Town and East London share the shortest day length of 9 hours and 55 minutes during June, with Newcastle and Rustenburg not far behind. Throughout the year, cities display a diverse range of sunrise and sunset times, showcasing the variation in day length across these South African locations.