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Queenstown, Eastern Cape in June

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold nights, frost), Dec–Jan (peak holiday traffic on the N6).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
17°C (63°F) / 2°C (36°F)
average high / low
Rain days
3
Crowds
Low
South Africa overall
Prices
Low
South Africa overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Queenstown, Eastern Cape

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold nights, frost), Dec–Jan (peak holiday traffic on the N6).

Is another month better than June?

June is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in June

Long-term averages
  • Queenstown, Eastern CapeHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 3 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · South Africa overall
Low
Prices · South Africa overall
Low

South Africa overall: Cape rain and wind; Kruger dry and cold at dawn — game drives need layers. Winter school holidays late June.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jun: Avoid

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jun: 17 °C (63 °F)

    Mar: 26 °C (79 °F)

  • Night low

    Jun: 2 °C (36 °F)

    Mar: 13 °C (55 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jun: 3 (better)

    Mar: 7

  • Crowds

    Jun: Low

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    Jun: Low

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jun: 0

    Mar: 1

June: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold nights, frost), Dec–Jan (peak holiday traffic on the N6).

March: Inside Queenstown, Eastern Cape's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov (mild, dry).

Queenstown, Eastern Cape: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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