It’s getting COLD in here, so put on all your clothes ~A post about the weather in South Africa during the winter

(conversation before I left for South Africa)

Dad: Hey son, do you want me to grab you some shorts for your trip to South Africa?

Me: No thank you Dad, I won’t need any shorts. It’s going to be winter in South Africa.

Dad: Um…it’s STILL Africa boy. You’re going to need some shorts.

Me: Dad. I already looked at the weather, I’m going to have to wear sweaters and scarves to stay warm.

Dad: O_o

Me: O_o

The above is the real-life conversation that I had with my dad, but also a loose interpretation of the conversations I had with the rest of my family. Even though I clearly personally researched the weather of South Africa during winter, and had several orientations with my professor before I left, I had to stop and think if “I” was trippin’. But thank God, I used wisdom because IT IS COLD HERE!!! LOL

The weather on average is 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit and even colder in the house. Because the “winter” season only lasts 6-8 weeks (during the exact time that I am visiting), the houses do not have internal heating because it’s not worth it because the winter is so short. With that being said, My grandmother would be so proud of me because I wear “long-johns” EVERYDAY. Lol  

***Please note, that even the weather is rainy and cold, it has by no way dampened my experience here in South Africa. I can’t complain because it is nothing like the winters in Michigan. I just put on several layers during the day, and turn on my heated blanket at night, and I’m all good. ***