Autumn temperature anomalies in South Africa

South Africa: Autumn temperature anomalies was 1.18 °C in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
1.18 °C
Change on year
up 454.8%
World rank
43rd
of 193 countries
All-time high
1.69 °C
in 1963
All-time low
-2.34 °C
in 1981
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Autumn temperature anomalies in South Africa, 1940–2025

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Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in °C.

Analysis

In 2025, autumn temperature anomalies in South Africa stood at 1.18 °C.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 454.8% on the previous year and up 100.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, autumn temperature anomalies in South Africa peaked at 1.69 °C in 1963 and was at its lowest, -2.34 °C, in 1981.

That places South Africa 43rd out of 193 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s -0.7655 °C -2.13 °C 1.51 °C 10
1950s -0.6527 °C -1.37 °C 0.3769 °C 10
1960s -0.2463 °C -1.43 °C 1.69 °C 10
1970s -0.9527 °C -1.76 °C 0.1766 °C 10
1980s -0.7244 °C -2.34 °C 0.8875 °C 10
1990s 0.0207 °C -1.26 °C 1.21 °C 10
2000s -0.4025 °C -1.52 °C 1.19 °C 10
2010s 0.36 °C -1.26 °C 1.5 °C 10
2020s 0.3762 °C -0.3688 °C 1.18 °C 6

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 40 Nepal 1.22 °C compare
  2. 41 Guyana 1.2 °C compare
  3. 42 Pakistan 1.19 °C compare
  4. 44 Democratic Republic of Congo 1.17 °C compare
  5. 45 Greece 1.16 °C compare
  6. 46 Djibouti 1.13 °C compare

See the full ranking of 193 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is autumn temperature anomalies in South Africa?
Autumn temperature anomalies in South Africa was 1.18 °C in 2025, according to Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest autumn temperature anomalies recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 1.69 °C in 1963.
What is the lowest autumn temperature anomalies recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -2.34 °C in 1981.
How does South Africa rank for autumn temperature anomalies?
South Africa ranks 43rd out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
Is autumn temperature anomalies rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 100.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Autumn temperature anomalies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Autumn temperature anomalies
Unit
°C
Source
Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
193 places, 16,598 data points, 1940–2025
Last refreshed

The difference in a specific month's average surface temperature from the mean temperature of the same month during the period 1991-2020, measured in degrees Celsius.