When is the best time to go to Stellenbosch
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Stellenbosch, South Africa. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Stellenbosch are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 34mm | 11.9hrs | 15hrs |
Warm and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Stellenbosch during the month of January
It is perhaps a good month to visit Stellenbosch, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Stellenbosch and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Stellenbosch with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Stellenbosch weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 30mm | 11.1hrs | 14.2hrs |
February in Stellenbosch is generally dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Stellenbosch, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Stellenbosch and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Stellenbosch with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Stellenbosch weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 45mm | 10hrs | 13.2hrs |
The weather in March in Stellenbosch is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Stellenbosch, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Stellenbosch and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Stellenbosch with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
Stellenbosch weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 80mm | 8.2hrs | 12.1hrs |
Stellenbosch's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Stellenbosch.
April is in the fall / autumn in Stellenbosch and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Stellenbosch with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Stellenbosch weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 132mm | 6.8hrs | 11.3hrs |
May is a wet month in Stellenbosch and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Stellenbosch for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Stellenbosch and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Stellenbosch with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 165mm | 6.1hrs | 15hrs |
June in Stellenbosch is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Stellenbosch for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Stellenbosch and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Stellenbosch with around 165mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Stellenbosch weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 150mm | 6.7hrs | 14.2hrs |
July in Stellenbosch is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Stellenbosch for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Stellenbosch and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Stellenbosch with around 150mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Stellenbosch weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 156mm | 7.2hrs | 13.2hrs |
The weather in August in Stellenbosch is characteristically mild and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Stellenbosch for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Stellenbosch and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Stellenbosch with around 156mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Stellenbosch weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 89mm | 8hrs | 12.1hrs |
Stellenbosch's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Stellenbosch for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the spring in Stellenbosch and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Stellenbosch with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
Stellenbosch weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 66mm | 9.3hrs | 11.3hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Stellenbosch and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Stellenbosch.
October is in the spring in Stellenbosch and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Stellenbosch with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Stellenbosch weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 42mm | 10.8hrs | 15hrs |
November in Stellenbosch is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Stellenbosch, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in Stellenbosch and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Stellenbosch with around 42mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Stellenbosch weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 44mm | 11.7hrs | 14.2hrs |
December in Stellenbosch is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Stellenbosch, with some very good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Stellenbosch and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Stellenbosch with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Stellenbosch weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 27°C 80.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 30mm 1.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 11.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 16.1°C 61°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 165mm 6.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 19.4°C 66.9°F |
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