South Africa

South Africa is where summer flips with the globe, sunshine in December, chills in July, and diversity across its landscapes. Coastal regions stay mild, the interior can get frosty, and Cape Town has a mind of its own.
November to March is summer, hot and dry in the Cape, wetter up north
April to May and September to October are shoulder seasons, pleasant, with fewer crowds
June to August is winter, safari-perfect up north, cooler and wetter in the south
It’s a country where you can wear shorts in one region and a jacket in another - all in the same week.

PEAK TIME
December–March (Cape Town & Garden Route),
June–August (Kruger and other northern game reserves)

COLDEST MONTH
July (~5–10°C in Johannesburg; ~7–12°C in Cape Town)

HOTTEST MONTH
January (~28–35°C in interior regions)