When to go · Margate, KwaZulu-Natal
Margate, KwaZulu-Natal in February
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Oct). Across South Africa: Warmest sea on the Cape; harvest in the Winelands. Lowveld storms.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- High
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Oct). Across South Africa: Warmest sea on the Cape; harvest in the Winelands. Lowveld storms.
Is another month better than February?
February is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in February
- Margate, KwaZulu-NatalHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 82 °F (28 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Africa overall
- Medium
- Prices · South Africa overall
- High
South Africa overall: Warmest sea on the Cape; harvest in the Winelands. Lowveld storms.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Feb: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
May: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 5
May: 3 (better)
Crowds
Feb: Medium
May: Low
Prices
Feb: High
May: Low
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
May: 0
February: Outside the best window (May–Oct). Across South Africa: Warmest sea on the Cape; harvest in the Winelands. Lowveld storms.
May: Inside Margate, KwaZulu-Natal's best window: May–Oct.
Margate, KwaZulu-Natal: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.