Western Cape weather in February
Are you planning a trip to Western Cape in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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.
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.
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. Going by our weather data, this month in Cape Town usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year. Meanwhile, Cape Town enjoys close to 297 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Western Cape in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Western Cape climate page.
Where to go in Western Cape in February
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Popular destinations in Western Cape
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Western Cape?
Average weather in 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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Average weather in 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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Average weather in 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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Average weather in 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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Average weather in 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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
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?
We have much more information about the climate in Western Cape.
Interested in the weather conditions in a specific month? Select the month below.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to South Africa? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in South Africa.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.