What are Climates?
The climate is the long-term weather pattern in a region, typically averaged over 30 years. More rigorously, it is the mean and variability of meteorological variables over a time spanning from months to millions of years.
Best Climates In South Africa
WESTERN CAPE WEATHER AND CLIMATE
Overall, the Western Cape climate is typically Mediterranean, with warm, dry summers and mild, moist winters, and low summer rainfall prevail. Near the coast, summer’s temperature rises from a pleasant low of 15º C to a heart-warming 27º C.
Inland temperatures are some 3-5º C higher. Coastal winters see the mercury dropping to a mild 7º C at night and rising to a comfortable 18º C by day. Away from the beach, morning wakens to an invigorating 5º C, and midday peaks at 22º C.
ARDEN ROUTE WEATHER AND CLIMATE
The Garden Route region has a Mediterranean Maritime climate, with moderately hot summers, and mild to chilly winters.
It is one of the richest rainfall areas in South Africa. Most of the rains occur in the winter months, brought on by the humid sea-winds from the Indian Ocean.
EASTERN CAPE WEATHER AND CLIMATE
The coastal area of the Eastern Cape Province lies directly between the subtropical conditions of KwaZulu Natal and the Mediterranean conditions of the Western Cape, while its inland area is bisected by the great escarpment resulting in the southern reaches defined by a series of rivers and corresponding wetland fauna and flora, while the northern areas are those of the altitudinous plains of the Plateau and Great Karoo.
These topographical differences are what cause the climatic differences and conditions experienced by the towns and cities within these areas.
Which province has the best weather in South Africa?
The Limpopo province is situated on the northern tip of South Africa. The area enjoys long sunny days and mostly dry weather. During summer months, the heat is often interrupted by a short afternoon thunderstorm.
Which town has the best climate in South Africa?
While Durban is South Africa’s most tropical city, Port Elizabeth wins the sunshine trophy; PE gets 300 days of sunshine each year on average, making it the sunniest city in all of South Africa.