• Temperatures vary based on how far north or south of the equator they are located, and how far inland from the oceans they are located.​
• In general, summers are hot, and winters are cold.
• ​Variable climate with mild winters from May-September, and hot to very hot summers from November-March. ​
• ​Moderate/considerable variations in daily temperatures despite abundant sunshine.
• ​​Temperatures are closely related to elevation.
• ​The mean July (winter) temperatures range between 45 °F (7 °C) in High Velds and 60 °F (16 °C) in the Low Velds.
• ​January (summer) temperatures range between 65 °F (18 °C) and 80 °F (27 °C).