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.
Cape Saint Francis Monthly Temperatures
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 July. 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:
Temperature: Cape Saint Francis vs South Africa
The map below shows the annual temperature across South Africa. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Cape Saint Francis vs World: Temperature Compared
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.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Cape Saint Francis?
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, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 19°C (66°F) and humidity around 74% — 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.
