When to go · Sun City
Sun City in February
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (hot, occasional thunderstorms).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- High
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (hot, occasional thunderstorms).
Is another month better than February?
February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in February
- Sun CityHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 61 °F (16 °C), rain on about 7 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 Sun City, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Feb: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
May: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 7
May: 2 (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 (hot, occasional thunderstorms).
May: Inside Sun City's best window: May–Oct (dry, cooler).
Sun City: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen