When to go · Malalane
Malalane in February
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (summer heat, occasional thunderstorms).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 11
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- High
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (summer heat, occasional thunderstorms).
Is another month better than February?
February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Malalane's best window: May–Oct (dry, good wildlife viewing).
- JuneGreatInside Malalane's best window: May–Oct (dry, good wildlife viewing).
- JulyGreatInside Malalane's best window: May–Oct (dry, good wildlife viewing).
- AugustGreatInside Malalane's best window: May–Oct (dry, good wildlife viewing).
Weather in February
- MalalaneHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 11 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 Malalane, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Feb: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
May: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 11
May: 4 (better)
Crowds
Feb: Medium
May: Low
Prices
Feb: High
May: Low
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
May: 0
February: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (summer heat, occasional thunderstorms).
May: Inside Malalane's best window: May–Oct (dry, good wildlife viewing).
Malalane: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast