What's the climate like in South Africa all year round?

There are four distinct seasons in most parts of South Africa, but the time is just the opposite to that in the northern hemisphere. It is summer from February to February in 65438 and winter from June to August. Due to the high terrain, the temperature in South Africa is usually lower than that in countries and regions with the same latitude, but there is no severe cold in winter, and the lowest temperature in some areas is only about-10 degrees Celsius. In general, there is no heating in summer.

The climate in South Africa can be divided into five different types. That is, desert and semi-desert areas, Mediterranean areas, tropical grassland areas, temperate grassland areas and rainforest areas. Most parts of South Africa have a savanna climate, with rainy summers and dry winters. Although South Africa spans 13 latitude from north to south, the temperature and climate difference between north and south is not obvious.

The main factors affecting the temperature in South Africa are the height of the terrain and the difference of ocean currents. Due to the influence of Indian Ocean warm current and Atlantic cold current, the climate difference between the east coast and the west coast of South Africa is very obvious. The east is warm and humid, while the west is dry.