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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Melkbosstrand.
Melkbosstrand, Western Cape, South Africa, experiences moderate temperature changes through the seasons. February is the warmest month with daytime highs of 27°C (81°F), while July is the coolest at 18°C (64°F).
With around 496 mm (20 in) of annual rainfall, Melkbosstrand has a fairly dry climate. However, it has a distinct dry season from October to April. The wettest month is June, while January sees the least rain. Sunshine peaks in January, when the city sees around 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.
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In Melkbosstrand, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 18°C (64°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 17°C (63°F) in February to 9°C (48°F) in July.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
With annual rainfall averaging 496 mm (20 in), Melkbosstrand maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. Melkbosstrand can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 92 mm (3.6 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 13 mm (0.5 in) of precipitation spread across 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Melkbosstrand Precipitation page.
Melkbosstrand 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 Melkbosstrand.
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, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Melkbosstrand. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions. Melkbosstrand has a distinct dry season from October to April.
Daytime highs range from 18°C (64°F) in July to 27°C (81°F) in February. Nighttime lows range from 9°C (48°F) to 17°C (63°F).
Annual rainfall is around 496 mm (20 in). June is the wettest month with 92 mm (3.6 in), while January is the driest with 13 mm (0.5 in).
Melkbosstrand 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, Melkbosstrand enjoys abundant sunshine.
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