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

What's the typical weather in St James for February? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During February, St James is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 23°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 18°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

St James in February usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. Experience the driest month of the year, where clear skies and little rain are the norms. It's a great time to be outdoors. You can typically expect 4 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 297 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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 Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Water Temperature 20°C *  

Chance of Rain 15%  

Precipitation 18 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 297 hours *  

Percentage 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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