Hout Bay Temperature by Month

Hout Bay, Western Cape, South Africa has a consistently pleasant climate year-round, with daytime highs averaging 19°C (66°F). Below you'll find a full monthly breakdown and a comparison with cities worldwide.

With little seasonal fluctuation, Hout Bay offers a predictable and steady climate. Maximum daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 22°C (72°F) in February and a moderate 17°C (63°F) in August. At night, lows range from 18°C (64°F) to 12°C (54°F) throughout the year.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Hout Bay by month:

From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. February, the warmest month, averages 297 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Hout Bay's average annual maximum temperature is 19°C (66°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Seville, Spain averages 23°C (73°F) a year, one of the warmer cities in Western Europe, with long hot summers.

Reykjavík, Iceland averages 9°C (48°F) a year, mild summers by Icelandic standards, but cold winters and frequent wind.

New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.

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 Hout Bay, August is the coolest month, with average highs of 17°C (63°F) and humidity around 80%, considered 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.

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 Hout Bay's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Hout Bay climate page.