What’s the climate like in Western Cape?
The current climate of Western Cape features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 28°C during the day to lows of 19°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 Western Cape in recent years was 42°C in March 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 11°C in August 2020.
On average, Western Cape receives 605 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Western Cape?
The best time to visit Western Cape for sunny weather is January through May and July through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Western Cape. 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 Western Cape
The climate table of Western Cape 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 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 26 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 12 | 8,8 | 37 | 36 | 62 | 136 | 95 | 81 | 65 | 23 | 26 | 23 |
| UV Index | 9 | 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: 19°C in June, July and August
- Precipitation: 605 mm per year, averaging 50 mm per month
- Driest months: 8,8 mm in February, 12 mm in January and 23 mm in October
- Wettest months: 136 mm in June, 95 mm in July and 81 mm in August
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Average Temperature per Month in Western Cape
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Western Cape, 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 Western Cape
This graph shows how much precipitation Western Cape, 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 Western Cape
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Western Cape, South Africa. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Western Cape
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Western Cape, 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 Western Cape
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Western Cape, 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 Western Cape by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Western Cape. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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