Warmest Cities in South Africa

Top 100 cities ranked by warmest cities

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Warmest Cities — South Africa

1 Musina 09 73°F

2 Ka-Mhinga 09 72°F

3 Hluvukani 09 72°F

4 Komatipoort 07 72°F

5 Ludlow 09 72°F

6 Welverdiend 09 72°F

7 Matsavana 07 72°F

8 eMkhuze 02 72°F

9 Manguzi 02 72°F

10 Khokhamoya 07 72°F

11 eMakhazeni B 07 72°F

12 Justicia 09 72°F

13 Lillydale 09 72°F

14 Kamalamule 07 72°F

15 Namakgale 09 72°F

16 Phalaborwa 09 72°F

17 Mandeni 02 72°F

18 Sundumbili 02 72°F

19 Eshowe 02 72°F

20 Kamaqhekeza 07 72°F

21 Magogeni 07 72°F

22 Giyani 09 72°F

23 Mtubatuba 02 71°F

24 Kgwaripe 02 71°F

25 Matsulu 07 71°F

26 Embhojeni 07 71°F

27 Kamhlushwa 07 71°F

28 Driekoppies 07 71°F

29 Schoemansdal 07 71°F

30 Emtfuntini 07 71°F

31 Bosfontein 07 71°F

32 Mhlambanyatsi 07 71°F

33 Richards Bay 02 71°F

34 Kgapamadi 07 71°F

35 Xikhusese 07 71°F

36 Tsakani 07 71°F

37 Acornhoek 09 71°F

38 Thulamahashe 07 71°F

39 Godide 07 71°F

40 Thulamahashi 09 71°F

41 Bolla-Tau 07 71°F

42 Maboke 07 71°F

43 Edinburgh A 07 71°F

44 Lephalale 09 71°F

45 Empangeni 02 71°F

46 eSikhaleni 02 70°F

47 Craigieburn 02 70°F

48 Folweni 02 70°F

49 eMkhomazi 02 70°F

50 Tshandama 09 70°F

51 Magabeni 02 70°F

52 Berea 02 70°F

53 Pinetown 02 70°F

54 Durban 02 70°F

55 Nkowakowa 09 70°F

56 Lenyenye 09 70°F

57 Marapong 09 70°F

58 Margate 02 70°F

59 Tshitereke 09 70°F

60 Thohoyandou 09 70°F

61 Malamulele 09 70°F

62 Darnall 02 69°F

63 Ga-Malakhe 02 69°F

64 Port Shepstone 02 69°F

65 Babirwa 09 69°F

66 Ncotshane 02 69°F

67 Port Edward 02 69°F

68 Nuwerus NC 08 69°F

69 Upington 08 69°F

70 Tekwane 07 69°F

71 Scottburgh 02 69°F

72 Kakamas 08 69°F

73 Mbombela 07 69°F

74 Siyabuswa 07 69°F

75 Northam 09 68°F

76 Elandskraal 09 68°F

77 Amandelbult 09 68°F

78 Allemansdrif 07 68°F

79 Vaalbank 07 68°F

80 Motetema 07 68°F

81 Thabazimbi 09 68°F

82 KwaDukuza 02 68°F

83 Bochum 09 68°F

84 White River 07 68°F

85 Bhisho 05 68°F

86 Ilitha 05 68°F

87 Ndevana 05 68°F

88 Qonce 05 68°F

89 Phakamisa 05 68°F

90 Mmametlhake 07 67°F

91 Soshanguve 06 67°F

92 Maile 10 67°F

93 Port Saint John’s 05 67°F

94 Mabopane 06 67°F

95 Brits 10 67°F

96 Monnakato 10 67°F

97 eMuziwezinto 02 67°F

98 Ga-Rankuwa 10 67°F

99 Hartbeespoort 10 67°F

100 Hartbeestfontein-A 10 67°F

The warmest cities in South Africa enjoy high average annual temperatures, making them attractive to those who prefer mild winters and plenty of sunshine. Musina leads with an average annual temperature of 73°F.

Warm-climate cities are popular destinations for retirees, winter migrants, and outdoor enthusiasts. They typically offer year-round access to outdoor activities, lower heating costs, and longer growing seasons. Many have seen significant population growth in recent decades.

While warm weather is appealing, these cities may also face challenges including extreme summer heat, higher cooling costs, water scarcity, and vulnerability to hurricanes or other weather events. Many are investing in heat mitigation strategies and sustainable water management.

Did You Know?

1. Musina's average temperature of 73°F means residents enjoy warm weather virtually year-round.
2. The warmest U.S. cities are concentrated in southern Florida, Hawaii, and the desert Southwest.
3. Warm-climate cities have seen the fastest population growth in the U.S. over the past two decades, driven by retirees and remote workers.

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