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

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Traveling to South Coast, South Africa? If you're planning to go to South Coast, we 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 South Coast, South Africa

Based on the climate and weather in South Coast, the best time to go is June. See below for details.

Important essentials for South Coast, South Africa

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

IMPORTANT COVID-19 ESSENTIALS

Other health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some rural areas may have potentially unsafe tap water, so it's useful to bring an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a excellent one.


  • 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 South Coast, South Africa

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

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

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January

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

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February

February in South Coast is extremely warm. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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March

In March, South Coast is warm. Temperatures routinely are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the 60s F (high 10s C). This is also a rainy time for South Coast, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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April

If you visit South Coast during April, you will probably find that it is a perfect temperature. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (high 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

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May

If you are traveling to South Coast in May, you will notice that it is warm. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

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June

June in South Coast is mild and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains 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 visit South Coast during August, you may notice that it is mild. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

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September

Traveling to South Coast in September, you will notice that it is balmy. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

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October

October here is a perfect temperature. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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November

If you vacation in South Coast during November, you may 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 low 60s F (high 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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December

If you vacation in South Coast during December, you might see that it is a perfect temperature. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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