Ballito, South Africa: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Ballito, South Africa? If you're planning to go to Ballito, I have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Ballito, South Africa

Based on the climate and weather in Ballito, the best time to go is May. See below for details.

Important essentials for Ballito, South Africa

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Ballito, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection possible.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can become worn. An unreadable vaccination card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry TSA-friendly option.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Ballito, South Africa by month

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January

In January, Ballito is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures routinely are in the low 80s F (high 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 60s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Ballito, with several of the days of the month having rain. Additionally, it is very windy.

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February

If you go to Ballito in February, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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March

In March, Ballito is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures routinely are in the low 80s F (high 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the 60s F (high 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Ballito, with several of the days of the month having rain. Additionally, it is very breezy.

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April

April is a perfect temperature. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

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May

May in Ballito is warm. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

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June

If you vacation in Ballito during June, you are likely to see that it is balmy and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

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July

July here is balmy and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

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August

If you go to Ballito in August, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

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September

If you go to Ballito in September, you will notice that it is warm. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

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October

October in Ballito is warm. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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November

November for Ballito is a perfect temperature. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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December

December in Ballito is hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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Activities for Ballito, South Africa

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Ballito.

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