Western Cape Weather by Month — Temperature & Rainfall Guide

Western Cape is a region in South Africa. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Western Cape over the year. What is the best time to visit Western Cape?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Western Cape over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

In January the weather in Western Cape ranges from pleasant in Oudtshoorn to perfect in Cape Town. The temperatures range from pleasant in Paternoster with 21°C (70°F) to very high in Merweville with 33°C (91°F).

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In February the weather in Western Cape ranges from pleasant in Oudtshoorn to perfect in Cape Town. The temperatures range from pleasant in Paternoster with 21°C (70°F) to very high in Merweville with 33°C (91°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Western Cape. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.

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In March the weather in Western Cape is generally perfect. The temperatures range from pleasant in Paternoster with 20°C (68°F) to very high in Piketberg with 31°C (88°F).

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In April the weather in Western Cape ranges from pleasant in Kommetjie to perfect in Cape Town. The temperatures range from pleasant in Paternoster with 19°C (66°F) to high in Piketberg with 27°C (81°F).

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In May the weather in Western Cape ranges from pleasant in Paternoster to perfect in Cape Town. The temperatures range from pleasant in Paternoster with 18°C (64°F) to high in Piketberg with 23°C (73°F).

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In June the weather in Western Cape ranges from unpleasant in Hout Bay to perfect in Oudtshoorn. The temperatures range from moderate in Touwsrivier with 17°C (63°F) to pleasant in Riversdale with 20°C (68°F).

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In July the weather in Western Cape ranges from unpleasant in Cape Town to perfect in Oudtshoorn. The temperatures range from moderate in Touwsrivier with 17°C (63°F) to pleasant in Riversdale with 20°C (68°F).

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In August the weather in Western Cape ranges from unpleasant in Franschhoek to perfect in Oudtshoorn. The temperatures range from moderate in Simonʼs Town with 17°C (63°F) to pleasant in Merweville with 21°C (70°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Western Cape.

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In September the weather in Western Cape ranges from tolerable in Hout Bay to perfect in Oudtshoorn. The temperatures range from moderate in Kommetjie with 17°C (63°F) to high in Merweville with 24°C (75°F).

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In October the weather in Western Cape ranges from pleasant in Hout Bay to perfect in Cape Town. The temperatures range from moderate in Kommetjie with 18°C (64°F) to high in Merweville with 27°C (81°F).

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In November the weather in Western Cape ranges from pleasant in Simonʼs Town to perfect in Cape Town. The temperatures range from pleasant in Kommetjie with 19°C (66°F) to high in Merweville with 30°C (86°F).

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In December the weather in Western Cape ranges from pleasant in Beaufort West to perfect in Cape Town. The temperatures range from pleasant in Paternoster with 20°C (68°F) to very high in Merweville with 32°C (90°F).

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