Gordonʼs Bay Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Gordonʼs Bay, Western Cape, South Africa is 21°C (70°F), with daytime highs ranging from 17°C (63°F) in August to 25°C (77°F) in February. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Gordonʼs Bay compares to cities worldwide.
Gordonʼs Bay Monthly Temperatures
The climate in Gordonʼs Bay experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. At night, temperatures range from 18°C (64°F) in February to 10°C (50°F) in August.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Gordonʼs Bay by month:
The coolest part of the day is typically between 4 AM and 6 AM, while 3 PM is usually the warmest, when solar heating is at its peak. February, the city's warmest month, averages 297 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in July
Historical Gordonʼs Bay Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Gordonʼs Bay spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Gordonʼs Bay 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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Gordonʼs Bay vs World: Temperature Compared
Gordonʼs Bay'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:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
San Francisco, USA averages 19°C (66°F) annually, but with little seasonal variation — summers are often cool and foggy, winters mild.
Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Gordonʼs Bay?
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 Gordonʼs Bay, August is the coolest month, with average highs of 17°C (63°F) and humidity around 80% — considered very high. In February, the warmest month, temperatures average 25°C (77°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.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Gordonʼs Bay's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Gordonʼs Bay climate page.
