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South Africa vs United Kingdom: Best Time to Visit
Trying to choose between South Africa and United Kingdom? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.
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South Africa
Africa
Reverse seasons — perfect Dec for beaches.
Peak: January, February, October, November, December
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good
shoulder
off-season
Month-by-month: which is better?
| Month | South Africa | United Kingdom | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | best | off-season | South Africa 🇿🇦 |
| February | best | off-season | South Africa 🇿🇦 |
| March | good | shoulder | South Africa 🇿🇦 |
| April | good | good | tie |
| May | shoulder | best | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 |
| June | good | best | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 |
| July | shoulder | best | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 |
| August | shoulder | best | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 |
| September | good | good | tie |
| October | best | shoulder | South Africa 🇿🇦 |
| November | best | off-season | South Africa 🇿🇦 |
| December | best | off-season | South Africa 🇿🇦 |
Pick South Africa 🇿🇦 if you're going in…
January, February, March, October, November, December
Combine Cape Town in summer with Kruger only if you're okay with hotter, greener bush.
Pick United Kingdom 🇬🇧 if you're going in…
May, June, July, August
May has long days and the fewest Scottish midges.
Months where both are equally good: April, September.