Destination guide
Big Five safaris, Cape Town cool, and Garden Route road trips.
South Africa combines world-class safaris in Kruger, dramatic Cape Town scenery, wine country, and a scenic Garden Route coastline. Great value for the experience.
Best time to visit
May–Sep (safari); Nov–Mar (Cape Town)
Currency
South African Rand (ZAR)
Language
English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Xhosa
Africa's most accessible Big Five safari destination.
Table Mountain cable car, V&A Waterfront, and Cape Point drive.
Stellenbosch and Franschhoek — world-class wines and food.
Coastal drive from Mossel Bay to Storms River — forests, beaches, and bungee jumps.
Cape Town — reversed seasons.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 26° / 79°F | 27° / 81°F | 25° / 77°F | 23° / 73°F | 20° / 68°F | 18° / 64°F | 18° / 64°F | 19° / 66°F | 20° / 68°F | 21° / 70°F | 23° / 73°F | 25° / 77°F |
| Low | 16° / 61°F | 16° / 61°F | 14° / 57°F | 12° / 54°F | 9° / 48°F | 7° / 45°F | 7° / 45°F | 7° / 45°F | 9° / 48°F | 11° / 52°F | 13° / 55°F | 15° / 59°F |
Temperatures shown in °C (with °F). Averages based on long-term climate normals for the country's main hub.
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