Winter Solstice 2024 South Africa Article. The winter solstice will occur on the 20th of june at 22h50. The winter solstice occurs on 20 or 21 june when the southern hemisphere is tilted furthest from the sun and marks the beginning of astronomical winter.

It marks the northern hemisphere’s shortest day (first day of winter) and southern hemisphere’s longest day. The winter solstice heralds the astronomical start of winter and marks the day with the fewest hours of daylight for the year.