Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
February verdict
Gariep Dam, South Africa in February
Weather score82Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 9.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
February weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
75mm
Sun
9.4h
Weather score
82
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Gariep Dam, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
February30°C average high
February sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
February75mm average rain
February is one of Gariep Dam's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsApril to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
February9.4 hours average sun
February sits close to Gariep Dam's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
February82 weather score
February scores above Gariep Dam's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
