Climate normals · 1970–2000
Stellenbosch Climate
Stellenbosch is a city in South Africa (11) with a population of about 96,228. Its average annual temperature is 16.4°C (62°F), with roughly 769 mm of rain per year.
16.4°C
Avg Temp
769
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Stellenbosch Climate
Stellenbosch has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C (62°F) and receives about 769 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16.4°C
Avg Temp
769
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21° / 70° | 22 mm |
| February | 21° / 71° | 23 mm |
| March | 20° / 68° | 28 mm |
| April | 17° / 63° | 51 mm |
| May | 14° / 58° | 104 mm |
| June | 12° / 54° | 121 mm |
| July | 11° / 53° | 113 mm |
| August | 12° / 54° | 114 mm |
| September | 14° / 56° | 69 mm |
| October | 16° / 61° | 60 mm |
| November | 18° / 64° | 38 mm |
| December | 20° / 67° | 26 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Stellenbosch
The most comfortable months to visit Stellenbosch are typically January, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 28°C high). The coldest is July (near 7°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Stellenbosch are typically January, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Stellenbosch, South Africa has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C and about 769 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July.
In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Stellenbosch average about 28°C (82°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.