This depends very much on where in South Africa you choose to work as the weather varies across the country. In general, due to its location in the southern hemisphere, it’s a tropical climate with the hottest time of year being around February and the coolest being June/July. Even in winter, though, the temperature rarely drops below 7°C so you’ll never see a frosty winter morning. Summer temperatures range from a reasonable 17°C to a dreamy 29°C in Cape Town and a sweaty 40°C in Durban (due to it being closer to the equator). Cities close to mountain ranges can expect more rainfall than others and coastal cities tend to experience more wind from the nearby seas. If you fancy rafting on the Orange River, head there in spring to see the abundance of flowers. Or, if you’re a beach bunny, take a road trip along the Eastern or Western Cape for the most stunning beaches. Winter is a great time of year to go whale watching on the Western Cape coast or for a city break with crisp blue skies and dry weather conditions.