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

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Traveling to Midlands, South Africa? If you're planning to go to Midlands, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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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 Midlands, South Africa

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

Important essentials for Midlands, South Africa

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

IMPORTANT COVID-19 ESSENTIALS

Other health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some areas may have unreliable tap water, so it's important to have an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a excellent value.


  • Emergency rapid COVID-19 test

    U.S. residents can get them free here. Otherwise, you can buy them here.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

Don't forget these

Activities for Midlands, South Africa

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

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

Already know when you're traveling?

January

January in Midlands is a perfect temperature. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) to high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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February

February in Midlands is a perfect temperature. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day.

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March

If you visit Midlands during March, you may notice that it is warm. Temperatures tend to hover around the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

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April

If you are traveling to Midlands in April, you will notice that it is balmy. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

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May

If you are traveling to Midlands in May, you will notice that it is mild. Daytime temperatures are in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

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June

June in this region is crisp. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day.

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July

If you visit Midlands during July, you might see that it is balmy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C).

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August

August in this region is balmy. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day.

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September

September in Midlands is balmy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C).

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October

If you visit Midlands during October, you may find that it is balmy. 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 (single digits C).

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November

November in Midlands is balmy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C) to low 70s F (low 20s C).

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December

If you vacation in Midlands during December, you are likely to see that it is a perfect temperature. Temperatures tend to hover around the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

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