Weather in February in Western Cape
Planning a getaway to Western Cape this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Western Cape in February?
Western Cape is a region in South Africa. The weather in Western Cape in February can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Paternoster at 21°C to very warm in Piketberg at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Piketberg and 17°C in Paternoster. On average, February is the warmest month of the year in Western Cape. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.For a closer look at conditions across Western Cape, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Strandfontein with an average of 6 mm to moderate rainfall in Natureʼs Valley with 57 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Cape Town.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 297 hours of sunshine in Cape Town. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Western Cape climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Western Cape?
Cape Town
In February Cape Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Knysna
In February Knysna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Stellenbosch
In February Stellenbosch generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Hermanus
In February Hermanus generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Plettenberg Bay
In February Plettenberg Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Western Cape, in South Africa.
Is February the best time to visit Western Cape?
We believe that February is one of the best times to visit Western Cape with overall perfect weather in Cape Town.
On average, the best time to visit Western Cape is in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Cape Town. On the other hand, the weather in July tends to be unpleasant.
Interested in more climate information?
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