This is the peak season for tourists from Arab countries and internal tourism. November to February when it is generally hot and dry. December and January are cooler. Dry season in the north. The harmattan wind blows from the Sahara during the dry season, causing sandstorms.
Bright sunshine follows heavy downpours.
July to mid-October. Capetown is wet and cool. Johannesburg is dry and cool. Rains inland in summer. Moderate temperatures, not too hot.