The seasons in South Africa are the opposite of those in Belgium. This means that the winter lasts from June to August and the summer from December to February.
You can’t speak of a real winter: the average temperature is still 18 °C. The highest temperature in winter can be found in the northeast of South Africa. The Kruger Park still has temperatures of 26 to 27 °C in the coolest months. In the south, the cool air can cause a bit of rain.
In the summer (December to February) it is quite hot in the northwest. The temperature in the desert area easily rises to 34 to 38 °C during the day. The Kruger Park is also very warm in this period (over 30 °C during the day). At the same time there is a reasonable chance of rain and a fairly high relative humidity. During this period the malaria mosquitoes are also active in the east of South Africa.
Every season has its advantages and disadvantages, it is up to you to decide which period suits your family best so that your trip to South Africa with children will be a success.
Every travel period in South Africa is different. Decide for yourself which holiday period is ideal for your family for a trip to South Africa with children.
The end of the year period is hot and sunny in Cape Town (sometimes with lots of wind) and all over the garden route. The north can also get very hot with a bit of rain, usually in the late afternoon. The region is a popular travel destination for many South Africans at this time of year. So the message is to book early.
The end of the year climate is still shimmering during February-March. So it is hot, sunny and often windy in Cape Town and along the garden route. In the north the temperature is often very high and sometimes a raindrop falls, usually in the late afternoon.
Are you looking for the ideal time to travel to South Africa with children? Then the Easter holidays are highly recommended. You can count on a lot of sun and little rain. Moreover, it does not get too hot.
In these months it is winter in South Africa. This time is perfect to discover the north of South Africa (Kruger Park, Durban). It is not too hot, but still nice and warm.
Cape Town is cold and rainy in the winter, so it’s best to choose a different period for that part of the country.
At that time it is spring in southern Africa, an ideal time for a trip to South Africa with children. You enjoy a lot of sunshine, but the temperature remains bearable and does not get too hot.
