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

Traveling to Sun City, South Africa? If you're planning to go to Sun City, below is 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 Sun City, South Africa

Based on the climate and weather in Sun City, the best time to go is September. See below for details.

Important essentials for Sun City, South Africa

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance

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


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly product.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards often become worn. An unreadable card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop 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).


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection you can have.

General health necessities

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

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January

January for Sun City can be very hot. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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February

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

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March

March in Sun City 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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April

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

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May

If you visit Sun City during May, you will probably see that it is a perfect temperature 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 40s F (single digits C). There is frost sometimes.

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June

If you visit Sun City during June, you will probably find that it is balmy and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C). There is frost about a third of the time.

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July

July in Sun City is mild and very dry with almost no rain. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 30s F (single digits C). There is frost about half of the time.

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August

Traveling to Sun City in August, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (low 20s C). There is frost regularly.

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September

September in Sun City is pretty consistently hot and dry with little rain. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

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October

If you go to Sun City in October, you will notice that it is hot. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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November

If you go to Sun City in November, you will notice that it is hot. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

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December

December in Sun City is really hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) to 80s F (low 20s C).

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Activities for Sun City, South Africa

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

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