Temperature anomalies by month in South Africa
South Africa: Temperature anomalies by month was 0.6318 °C in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Temperature anomalies by month in South Africa, 1940–2026
Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in °C.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 0.6318 °C for temperature anomalies by month in 2026.
That represents a change of down 27.0% on the previous year and down 53.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, temperature anomalies by month in South Africa peaked at 1.49 °C in 1983 and was at its lowest, -2.51 °C, in 1945.
South Africa ranks 65th of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | -1.18 °C | -2.51 °C | 0.6047 °C | 10 |
| 1950s | -0.8481 °C | -2.05 °C | 0.5429 °C | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.5227 °C | -1.49 °C | 0.591 °C | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.7211 °C | -1.72 °C | 0.506 °C | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0253 °C | -0.7937 °C | 1.49 °C | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.1274 °C | -1.06 °C | 0.8409 °C | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.2851 °C | -2.1 °C | 0.6756 °C | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3856 °C | -0.6062 °C | 1.36 °C | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.407 °C | -0.2133 °C | 0.8661 °C | 7 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More reference data data for South Africa
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7468 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 63.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is temperature anomalies by month in South Africa?
- Temperature anomalies by month in South Africa was 0.6318 °C in 2026, according to Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest temperature anomalies by month recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.49 °C in 1983.
- What is the lowest temperature anomalies by month recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.51 °C in 1945.
- How does South Africa rank for temperature anomalies by month?
- South Africa ranks 65th out of 193 countries with data for 2026.
- Is temperature anomalies by month rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.6%. 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 Temperature anomalies by month. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.