Where Can I Find Snow In South Africa

Where Can I Find Snow In South Africa

Snow is atmospheric water vapor that is frozen into ice crystals and falls in light white flakes or lying on the ground as a white layer.

Here are six of the best places to see snow in South Africa.

• Matroosberg.
• Cederberg.
• Sutherland, Northern Cape.
• Cathedral Peak.
• Golden Gate National Park.
• Barkly East, Eastern Cape.
• Long Tom Pass.
• Underberg and Sani Pass.

Which part of South Africa has snow?

The Drakensberg is famous for its winter snowfall with Cathedral Peak and the area around Giant’s Castle being most notable for their annual snow. The conditions here are usually quite stable and sunny days are welcome after a snowstorm.

Does it snow in Johannesburg South Africa?

Such weather is not completely unheard of in Johannesburg, which lies at an altitude of more than 1,700 meters, yet it is still rare. The last times snowfall was seen were in 2012 and 1996. For many locals, the snow was a welcome novelty on Monday.

Where is the most snow in South Africa?

Drakensberg Mountains: The Drakensberg Mountains in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape are the most reliable areas for snow in South Africa. This mountain range reaches over 3000m in height and is the highest peak in Southern Africa.