Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
February verdict
South Africa in February
Weather score74Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 69mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
February weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
69mm
Sun
8.7h
Sea
9°C
Weather score
74
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 69mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
February28°C average high
February is one of South Africa's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
February69mm average rain
February is one of South Africa's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
February8.7 hours average sun
February is brighter than South Africa's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
February9°C average sea
February is one of South Africa's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to May and November to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 9°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
February74 weather score
February is one of South Africa's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
