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St James weather in February (Western Cape, South Africa)

How is the weather in St James in February? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In St James the weather in February is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 18°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

St James in February usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Rain is expected on roughly 4 days.

With around 297 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, February is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized St James climate page with graphs.

 

St James, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 20°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 15%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 18 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 297 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in February

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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).

So, what should you wear in St James in February?

For visitors traveling to St James, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 20°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in February.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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