Swellendam Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures in Swellendam experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be warm, while the cooler months tend
to be pleasant.
It's weather is marked by below-average rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The weather in Swellendam changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in February to a pleasant 19°C in the coolest month, July.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 6°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Swellendam maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 422 mm. Precipitation levels in Swellendam remain relatively steady throughout the year. November has the most rain, with 43 mm over 7 days. In September, this drops slightly to 28 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Swellendam in South Africa
During the months of April, May, August, September and October 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:
February has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 43 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 28 mm of precipitation.
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