🇿🇦 South Africa Climate & Weather Averages

3 cities covered · Data averaged from 2020–2024 (5 years)

Cities
3
in South Africa
Avg Temp Range
16.0–20.7°C
60.8–69.3°F
annual mean across cities
Avg Rainfall
769mm
annual, across cities
Climate Zones
3
Humid Subtropical, Mediterranean, Subtropical Highlands

South Africa spans 3 climate zones: Humid Subtropical, Mediterranean, Subtropical Highlands. Across the 3 cities covered, annual mean temperatures range from 16.0°C (60.8°F) to 20.7°C (69.3°F), with an average annual precipitation of roughly 769mm. South Africa's climate varies across the 3 cities covered here. The country spans 3 climate zones: Humid Subtropical, Mediterranean, Subtropical Highlands. Annual mean temperatures range from 16.0°C (60.8°F) to 20.7°C (69.3°F), reflecting regional and elevational differences. Annual precipitation averages roughly 769mm across these locations. Use the city pages below for detailed monthly temperature, rainfall, sunshine, humidity, UV index, and wind data.

Cities in South Africa

Cape Town
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Avg 16.8°C (62.2°F) · 716.0mm rain
Johannesburg
Subtropical Highlands
Subtropical Highlands
Avg 16.0°C (60.8°F) · 642.0mm rain
Durban
Humid Subtropical
Humid Subtropical
Avg 20.7°C (69.3°F) · 950.0mm rain

Data Source: Open-Meteo historical archive (2020–2024). Figures are 5-year monthly averages. Last updated: 2026-07-30.