Because Africa is located in the intertropical zone between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, it is frequently linked with warm weather and sandy deserts. Nonetheless, many sections of Africa, the world's second-largest and most populous continent, have defied the belief and are experiencing chilly temperatures, and snow. Here are some African countries famous for snowfall:
Lesotho: This little landlocked nation is completely above 1,000 meters, which makes it the ideal place for snowfall. During the winter months of June through August, it regularly receives snowfall. The temperature drops below freezing, as low as 0 degrees Celsius, throughout this period.
Morocco: Morocco is the African nation closest to Spain, a nation in Europe. Beautiful snowy vistas can be seen in Morocco's Atlas Mountains, particularly from December to February. Morocco's variable climate, which includes snowfall in some areas, is influenced by the Atlantic and Mediterranean Seas. According to the particular zone, temperatures can dip from -5 to -8 degrees Celsius.
Algeria: Like Morocco, snowfall falls in Algeria's alpine areas, resulting in a stunning contrast to the desert terrain of the nation. Snow usually only occurs in certain places and at certain altitudes, mostly in the northern mountain regions like the Kabylie and Aurès Mountains.
South Africa: Although the country has a wide range of climates, its bitterly cold winters often startle visitors, especially in areas nearer the South Pole like the Drakensberg Mountains, where the ground is covered in snow. Africa's winter season, which lasts from June to August, provides chances for snow lovers to enjoy the excitement of snowfall.
Uganda: Experiencing snowfall in the heart of Africa is a rare chance offered by the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda, which are home to glaciers and snow, and with temperatures varying from 20 degrees Celsius to sub-zero.
Ethiopia: Even though Ethiopia is close to the equator, snowfall is prevalent in the Simien mountains, which include the UNESCO World Heritage Site Mount Ras Dashen. Thousands of visitors visit the Simien Mountain National Park every year, particularly in the winter.
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