Darling Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Darling, Western Cape, South Africa is 23°C (73°F), with daytime highs ranging from 19°C (66°F) in July to 28°C (82°F) in February. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Darling compares to cities worldwide.
Darling Monthly Temperatures
The moderate changes in the climate in Darling ensure gradual weather shifts through each season. At night, temperatures drop to between 17°C (63°F) and 8°C (46°F) depending on the time of year.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Darling by month:
The coldest point of the day usually falls between 4 AM and 6 AM, with temperatures peaking around 3 PM. February, the city's warmest month, gets 297 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Darling 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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Darling vs World: Temperature Compared
Darling's average annual maximum temperature is 23°C (73°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.
Osaka, Japan averages 22°C (72°F) annually, with hot humid summers, mild winters, and pleasant spring and autumn seasons.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Darling?
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 Darling, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 19°C (66°F) and humidity around 81% — considered very high. In February, the warmest month, temperatures average 28°C (82°F) with 72% humidity — conditions that feel 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.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Darling's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Darling climate page.
