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Waterval Boven in February

Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–Oct (dry, good climbing conditions)). Across South Africa: Warmest sea on the Cape; harvest in the Winelands. Lowveld storms.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
28°C (82°F) / 12°C (54°F)
average high / low
Rain days
7
Crowds
Medium
South Africa overall
Prices
High
South Africa overall

Verdict

GoodSouth Africa month rating

Outside the best window (Apr–Oct (dry, good climbing conditions)). 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

Long-term averages
  • Waterval BovenHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 12 °C (54 °F), rain on about 7 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 Waterval Boven, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Feb: Good

    Apr: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Feb: 28 °C (82 °F)

    Apr: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Night low

    Feb: 12 °C (54 °F)

    Apr: 9 °C (48 °F)

  • Rain days

    Feb: 7

    Apr: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    Feb: Medium

    Apr: Medium

  • Prices

    Feb: High

    Apr: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Feb: 0

    Apr: 1

February: Outside the best window (Apr–Oct (dry, good climbing conditions)). Across South Africa: Warmest sea on the Cape; harvest in the Winelands. Lowveld storms.

April: Inside Waterval Boven's best window: Apr–Oct (dry, good climbing conditions).

Waterval Boven: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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