Climate and Weather of Western Cape, South Africa

In South Africa you have several regions, one of which is called Western Cape. The most popular city in this region is Cape Town, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Western Cape. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Western Cape, the months of January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 20°C and 25°C.

Western Cape reaches its peak temperature in February, hitting 25°C, while July brings cooler conditions with daytime highs of 17°C.

January and February marks the driest time of year, with rainfall falling below 19 mm.

For those seeking sunshine, January usually has the brightest skies, making it an excellent time for exploring the region.

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The Western Cape is divided into three climate zones. Around Cape Town, the Cape Peninsula and the region around Stellenbosch it can rain a lot during winter (July and August) and it can be very cold.

The coastline at George, Knysna and Plettenberg - the Garden Route - has a much more average climate. Because of the rainforest there is more rainfall and the winter and summer average temperatures are not so far apart.

Inland you find mountain ranges that provide a transition in climate. Behind these mountains you find semi-desert areas.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Western Cape, South Africa?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.