February weather forecast
South Africa

February continues the summer season in South Africa with temperatures slightly dropping compared to January. Still, the month sees warm weather, particularly in the interior regions like Pretoria and Johannesburg, where average temperatures can fluctuate between 17°C (62.6°F) to 28°C (82.4°F). Coastal regions, including Cape Town and Durban, offer milder conditions due to the cooling effect of the oceans, with temperatures ranging from 19°C (66.2°F) to 27°C (80.6°F).

In terms of precipitation, February generally witnesses a subtle reduction in rainfall compared to January, indicating the beginning of the transition out of the rainy season. Johannesburg, situated in the summer rainfall region, records around 90mm (3.54") of precipitation in this month, primarily in the form of brief but intense afternoon thunderstorms. Conversely, the Western Cape, with its Mediterranean climate, remains relatively dry with approximately 20mm (0.79") of rainfall.

Comparatively, February offers a more pleasant and slightly cooler weather experience than the peak summer heat of January. While moving into March, the summer season gradually begins to wind down, leading to a further decrease in temperatures and rainfall, signalling the onset of the autumn season.

Despite the lingering heat, February is an attractive month for wildlife enthusiasts. Wildlife patterns remain similar to January, with animals tending to be most active during the cooler early mornings and late afternoons. Notably, bird-watchers may find February especially rewarding as numerous species are in their breeding plumage during this time.

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• Johannesburg - February »
  Johannesburg records a slight change with February's average high-temperatures adjusting to a still moderately hot 25.1°C (77.2°F) from January's 25.6°C (78.1°F). In Johannesburg in February, during 11.2 rainfall days, 90mm (3.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Cape Town - February »
  February is the month when Cape Town sees the average highest temperatures, with a high of 26.1°C (79°F) and a low of 17.6°C (63.7°F). The month with the least rainfall in Cape Town is February, when the rain falls for 4.9 days and typically collects 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.
• Pretoria - February »
  On the last day of February, in Pretoria, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:38 SAST. In Pretoria the average sunshine duration in February is 11.5h.
• Durban - February »
  The month with the most sunshine in Durban is February, with an average of 8.5h of sunshine. February is the month when Durban sees the highest average temperatures, with a high of 26.5°C (79.7°F) and a low of 20.2°C (68.4°F).
• Port Elizabeth - February »
  January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The months with the highest humidity in Port Elizabeth are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.
• Bloemfontein - February »
  On the first day of February in Bloemfontein, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 19:12. On the first day of February in Bloemfontein, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 19:12.
• Nelspruit - February »
  On the first day of February in Nelspruit sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:47. In Nelspruit, in February, during 17.3 rainfall days, 74mm (2.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Kimberley - February »
  On the first day of February in Kimberley sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 19:17. An average nighttime temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F) is noted in Kimberley during the month of February.
• Polokwane - February »
  In Polokwane in February, during 6 rainfall days, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Polokwane during February, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 60mm (2.36") of precipitation.
• Pietermaritzburg - February »
  On the first day of February in Pietermaritzburg sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 18:56. The months with the highest UV index in Pietermaritzburg are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 12.
• East London - February »
  In February, in East London the rain falls for 12.9 days. January, February, April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in East London.
• Rustenburg - February »
  The most humid month in Rustenburg is February, with an average relative humidity of 61%. In Rustenburg, South Africa, in February, during 17.3 rainfall days, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated.