Scarborough Temperature by Month
Scarborough in Western Cape, South Africa enjoys a stable climate, with daytime temperatures staying close to 19°C (66°F) throughout the year. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Scarborough Monthly Temperatures
With minimal seasonal shifts, Scarborough experiences a constant climate year-round. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 22°C (72°F) in February to a moderate 17°C (63°F) in August. At night, temperatures range from 19°C (66°F) in February to 13°C (55°F) in August.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Scarborough 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 297 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Scarborough 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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Scarborough vs World: Temperature Compared
Scarborough'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:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Toronto, Canada averages 13°C (55°F) annually, with cold snowy winters balanced by genuinely warm summers.
Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.
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 Scarborough?
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 Scarborough, 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.
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 Scarborough's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Scarborough climate page.
