What’s the climate like in Table Mountain National Park?
The current climate of Table Mountain National Park features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 28°C during the day to lows of 18°C. The average yearly temperature is around 24°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 8°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Table Mountain National Park in recent years was 42°C in March 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 11°C in August 2018.
On average, Table Mountain National Park receives 861 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the climate in other parts of South Africa? Check out the weather and climate in places like Cape Town, Krugerpark, Johannesburg, or have a look at other destinations in South Africa.
Best time to visit Table Mountain National Park?
The best time to visit Table Mountain National Park for sunny weather is January through May and August through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Table Mountain National Park. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Table Mountain National Park
The climate table of Table Mountain National Park shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 26 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 17 | 8,5 | 62 | 37 | 105 | 196 | 197 | 99 | 65 | 23 | 29 | 22 |
| UV Index | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 24°C
- Highest temperature: 28°C in January and February
- Lowest temperature: 18°C in July and August
- Precipitation: 861 mm per year, averaging 72 mm per month
- Driest months: 8,5 mm in February, 17 mm in January and 22 mm in December
- Wettest months: 197 mm in July, 196 mm in June and 105 mm in May
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Average Temperature per Month in Table Mountain National Park
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Table Mountain National Park, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Table Mountain National Park
This graph shows how much precipitation Table Mountain National Park, South Africa, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Table Mountain National Park
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Table Mountain National Park, South Africa. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Table Mountain National Park
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Table Mountain National Park, South Africa. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Table Mountain National Park
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Table Mountain National Park, South Africa, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Table Mountain National Park by Month
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