iSimangaliso St Lucia Controlled Zone

Protected Area · KwaZulu-Natal, 🇿🇦 South Africa

Area 3 km²

Time zone Africa/Johannesburg

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iSimangaliso St Lucia Essentials

This selection highlights the coastal interface of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. These beaches mark the convergence of the St Lucia Estuary and the Indian Ocean, creating a unique ecosystem where hippopotamuses and Nile crocodiles are frequently observed near the shoreline. The region features expansive primary dunes, subtropical coastal forests, and opportunities for seasonal whale watching from the shore.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Good

27° · extremes 21°–30°
23° at night
15 rainy days
14 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in February

Good

27° (feels like 28°) · extremes 21°–30°
23° at night
15 rainy days
12 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in March

Good

27° · extremes 20°–30°
23° at night
15 rainy days
16 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in April

Good

25° (feels like 24°) · extremes 18°–28°
21° at night
13 rainy days
13 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
26°C · warm for swimming
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Great

24° (feels like 23°) · extremes 17°–27°
19° at night
9 rainy days
19 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
25°C · warm for swimming
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Great

23° (feels like 20°) · extremes 15°–26°
18° at night
8 rainy days
17 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
24°C · cool for a dip
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in July

Great

22° (feels like 19°) · extremes 14°–25°
17° at night
8 rainy days
18 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
23°C · cool for a dip
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Great

23° (feels like 20°) · extremes 15°–27°
18° at night
7 rainy days
15 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
22°C · cool for a dip
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Great

23° (feels like 21°) · extremes 16°–28°
19° at night
9 rainy days
12 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
22°C · cool for a dip
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Good

24° (feels like 22°) · extremes 17°–28°
19° at night
13 rainy days
10 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
23°C · cool for a dip
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in November

Good

25° (feels like 24°) · extremes 18°–29°
21° at night
14 rainy days
9 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
24°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in December

Good

26° · extremes 20°–30°
22° at night
14 rainy days
11 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
25°C · warm for swimming
UV index 10 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: South African Rand ZAR R · Card payments · Widely accepted
Electricity: Type C / Type D / Type M / Type N
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Afrikaans, English, South Ndebele, Swati, Southern Sotho, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +27