Agulhas Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Agulhas’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in South Africa.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The temperature in Agulhas remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a warm 25°C in February to a pleasant 18°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 11°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Agulhas by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, when the sun's heating is most intense.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
July, the city’s coldest month, sees about 53 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 11 days.
Annual Temperatures in South Africa Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across South Africa. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Agulhas Temperatures Compared World Wide
Agulhas’s average annual maximum temperature is 21°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.
Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Osaka, Japan, offers a similar climate to Tokyo, with an average annual temperature of 22°C.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Sea vs. Land Temperatures
The influence of nearby oceans or large water bodies significantly affects local temperatures:
- Ocean Influence: Coastal regions tend to have more stable temperatures, as large bodies of water absorb and release heat slowly. This often results in milder winters and cooler summers compared to inland areas.
- Continental Climates: Landmasses well away from large bodies of water tend to show greater extremes in temperature, having hotter summers and colder winters because of the absence of water as a moderating influence.
For more detailed information about Agulhas’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Agulhas climate page.
Current temperature in Agulhas
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