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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Darling.
Temperatures in Darling, Western Cape, South Africa, shift moderately through the seasons. The warmest month is February at 28°C (82°F), and the coolest is July at 19°C (66°F).
With around 393 mm (15 in) of annual rainfall, Darling has a fairly dry climate. However, it has a distinct dry season from September to April. The wettest month is June, while January sees the least rain. The sunniest month is January, with 11.3 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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The climate in Darling experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 19°C (66°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 17°C (63°F) in February to 8°C (46°F) in July.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Darling has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 393 mm (15 in) of rainfall annually. Darling can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 73 mm (2.9 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 10 mm (0.4 in) of precipitation spread across 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Darling Precipitation page.
Darling can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 11.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 5.8 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Darling.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 81%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Darling. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions. Darling has a distinct dry season from September to April.
Daytime highs range from 19°C (66°F) in July to 28°C (82°F) in February. Nighttime lows range from 8°C (46°F) to 17°C (63°F).
Annual rainfall is around 393 mm (15 in). June is the wettest month with 73 mm (2.9 in), while January is the driest with 10 mm (0.4 in).
Darling receives around 3,094 hours of sunshine per year. January is the sunniest month with 338 hours, while June is the cloudiest with just 175 hours. Overall, Darling enjoys abundant sunshine.
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