Cape Saint Francis Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Cape Saint Francis, Eastern Cape, South Africa is 21°C (70°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Cape Saint Francis compares to cities worldwide.

With little seasonal fluctuation, Cape Saint Francis offers a predictable and steady climate. Maximum daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in February and a pleasant 19°C (66°F) in August. At night, lows range from 20°C (68°F) to 14°C (57°F) throughout the year.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Cape Saint Francis by month:

Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM. February, the city's warmest month, sees 223 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Cape Saint Francis's average annual maximum temperature is 21°C (70°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.

Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually, remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.

Buenos Aires, Argentina averages 23°C (73°F) a year, with hot summers and mild winters, and seasons reversed compared to Europe.

Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually, known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.

Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.

In Cape Saint Francis, August is the coolest month, with average highs of 19°C (66°F) and humidity around 76%, considered high. In February, the warmest month, temperatures average 24°C (75°F) with 80% humidity, conditions that feel very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained, so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.

For more on Cape Saint Francis's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Cape Saint Francis climate page.