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Western Cape - South Africa climate 2025

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Western Cape - South Africa climate 2025

Overview: Western Cape - South Africa
Western Cape (South Africa) is a region with a tropical climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 19 °C (66 °F) in July to 26 °C (78 °F) in February. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in February with 17 °C (62 °F), the lowest in July with 8 °C (47 °F). The driest month is January with just 6 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is August with 8 days of rain. Sea temperatures are in the following range: 16 °C (60 °F) in August to 20 °C (68 °F) in February.

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Western Cape (South Africa) is a region with a tropical climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 19 °C (66 °F) in July to 26 °C (78 °F) in February. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in February with 17 °C (62 °F), the lowest in July with 8 °C (47 °F). The driest month is January with just 6 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is August with 8 days of rain. Sea temperatures are in the following range: 16 °C (60 °F) in August to 20 °C (68 °F) in February.

When is the best time to go to Western Cape?

The best time to visit Western Cape is between January and February. During this period, temperatures are between 25 °C (78 °F) - 26 °C (78 °F), night temperatures are between 16 °C (61 °F) - 17 °C (62 °F), rainfall averages 6 days per month, and 9 hours of sunlight on average. The sea temperature for this period ranges from 20 °C (68 °F) to 20 °C (68 °F). For non-beach activities, such as sightseeing, hiking in nature, the best time to visit is January - February.

What temperatures can I expect in Western Cape?

In Western Cape, temperatures between 19 °C (66 °F) and 26 °C (78 °F) can be expected during the year.

What are the night temperatures in Western Cape?

Night temperatures in Western Cape range between 8 °C (47 °F) and 17 °C (62 °F) throughout the year.

What sea temperatures can I expect in Western Cape?

Western Cape has sea temperatures in the range of 16 °C (60 °F) - 20 °C (68 °F) throughout the year.

Which month is the sunniest in Western Cape?

The period, which is the sunniest in Western Cape, is in the months of December - February, when there is an average of 9 sun hours per day.

What is the humidity in Western Cape?

Generally, Western Cape belongs to destinations with higher humidity. It ranges from 72 % to 76 %.

What is the least cloudy season in Western Cape?

The least cloudy months in Western Cape are December - February, when the cloud cover is on average only 33 %.

Is it windy in Western Cape?

Western Cape is a destination with rather light or moderate winds.

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