Walking Around
the year
The Climate and Hiking
The Western Cape has distinct seasons with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. If you are interested in full day walks, then you may like to avoid the high summer months of December, January and February. September to November and March to May are perfect walking months. However if you dont mind starting early, walking is enjoyable throughout the summer on the Garden Route and Cape Peninsula. The eastern regions have humid, hot summers, especially in the subtropical areas of KwaZulu Natal and Mpumalanga, whilst winters are sunny and dry with cold evenings. You can expect some rain and mist in the summer months but this is usually short-lived. The Natal Drakensberg is high mountain country and thus is cooler than the rest of Natal. You can expect snow on the mountains in winter. |
