Hout Bay Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Hout Bay maintains a fairly consistent pleasant average temperature.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Hout Bay remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C in February to a moderate 17°C in the coolest month, August.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 12°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Hout Bay has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 567 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Hout Bay shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in June, with an average of 105 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 15 mm of rainfall over 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Hout Bay Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Hout Bay serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 5.8 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 14°C in August to 20°C in February.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Hout Bay.
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.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s and 6 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in May and June and highest during January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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7 m/s
10 m/s
7 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Hout Bay in South Africa
During the months of January, February, March and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of January, February, March and December are very dry.
February has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 105 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 15 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 338 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
