The idea that snow doesn’t happen in Africa because of its tropical climate is prevalent. There are many places, nevertheless, where snowfall happens frequently.
- Lesotho
Lesotho is a very cold and snowy country that borders South Africa. From June through August, winter is at its worst. Wintertime temperatures can drop to zero degrees Celsius or even lower.
- South Africa
The weather in South Africa is unusual. Due to its proximity to the South Pole, this nation frequently suffers from cold winters with lows of -16 degrees Celsius. In certain areas, winter lasts from June through August.
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- Morocco
The closest European nation is Spain, which is located in this African nation. It is also encircled by the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Depending on the zone, wintertime temperatures can drop from as low as -5 degrees Celsius to as high as -8 degrees Celsius. Between December and February, it typically snows.
- Uganda
Along Uganda’s border with the Central African Republic is Rwenzori Mountain.
Because of its extreme cold, the mountain has glaciers, snow, and ice. Typically, temperatures fall between 20 degrees Celsius and -5 degrees or below.
- Tanzania,
Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. As a result of the equatorial trade winds and high-altitude anti-trade winds, the mountain grew cooler than the rest of Africa. On top of that, the temperature can drop between -15 and -29 degrees Celsius. More frequently, it occurs in June, July, August, and September.