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Weather in February in Western Cape

Are you planning a trip a 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.

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.

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. Going by our weather data, this month in Cape Town usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

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

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Western Cape on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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.

Cape Town
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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<<   January January
<<  
25°C 
18°C 
338 hours 
20 mm 
5 days 
25°C 
18°C 
297 hours 
19 mm 
4 days 
March   >> March
>>  
24°C 
16°C 
293 hours 
20 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Cape Town

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.

Knysna
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
24°C 
18°C 
320 hours 
52 mm 
10 days 
24°C 
18°C 
300 hours 
50 mm 
10 days 
March   >> March
>>  
23°C 
17°C 
280 hours 
54 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Knysna

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.

Stellenbosch
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
28°C 
17°C 
338 hours 
25 mm 
5 days 
28°C 
17°C 
297 hours 
23 mm 
4 days 
March   >> March
>>  
27°C 
15°C 
293 hours 
25 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Stellenbosch

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.

Hermanus
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rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
24°C 
18°C 
28 mm 
6 days 
25°C 
18°C 
30 mm 
6 days 
March   >> March
>>  
24°C 
17°C 
32 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Hermanus

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.

Plettenberg Bay
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
24°C 
18°C 
320 hours 
51 mm 
10 days 
24°C 
18°C 
300 hours 
50 mm 
10 days 
March   >> March
>>  
23°C 
17°C 
280 hours 
54 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Plettenberg Bay

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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.

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