Stellenbosch Holiday Weather Overview
Stellenbosch is considered the capital of the Cape Winelands in South Africa. This elegant town is also famous for its university, and it definitely has the air of a university town, with bustling nightlife to match. There are some interesting museums in the town, and plenty of shopping and dining opportunities.
Without a doubt, however, it is the wineries which draw most people to Stellenbosch, and driving through the scenic valleys and hills around the town, in search of a vineyard, is one of the most pleasant ways to enjoy the area.
The Climate of Stellenboschh
Stellenbosch has a climate similar to the Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters - the perfect weather for viticulture, in other words. It can be surprisingly windy at any time of the year, but the area is not prone to extreme weather.
Stellenbosch in Spring
Spring is a great time to visit Stellenbosch, as the surrounding countryside comes to life and the vines start to flower. There are lots of outdoor events going on in the spring too.
Expect average daily highs of 17°C in September, rising to 23°C in November. Spring nights can feel a little chilly, with overnight lows of between 8 and 11°C, but often the spring skies are clear and sunny. By November, rainfall has decreased dramatically, and you would be unlucky to catch a shower.
Layered clothing is a good option for a spring visit to Stellenbosch, to cater for the day/night differences.
Stellenbosch in Summer
Stellenbosch's summer months are December, January and February. It's very warm, with temperatures occasionally hitting 40°C - a more average figure, however, would be 27°C. Summer nights remain relatively cool at around 14°C, so take a shawl for summer evening dining.
There is almost no rainfall in the summer months, and if there is a heatwave, the heat can feel uncomfortable. However, winds pulsing through the valleys usually take the edge off the heat. Take sunscreen and sunglasses.
Stellenbosch in Autumn
Autumn is a popular time of year for vineyard visits, as the harvest starts to come in. Between February and April, the Cape wineries are a hive of activity. Expect it to be still warm throughout autumn, with average highs in the low 20s or high teens Celsius. Again, however, nights can be chilly, and by May you will feel cold at night as the temperature dips to 9°C.
Rainfall will start to increase as the autumn progresses, so take an umbrella with you if you're heading to Stellenbosch's harvest season.
Stellenbosch in Winter
Catering to northern hemisphere visitors in the height of their summer, Stellenbosch does a good job in promoting its wineries through this season. Everything remains open, and indeed Stellenbosch hosts a four day wine festival in August.
Expect average daily highs of around 16°C throughout the winter, with overnight lows of 6°C. This is the wettest time of the year, so take a waterproof jacket and an umbrella.
Best months to visit Stellenbosch?
December and April are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Stellenbosch. The weather averages gathered from Stellenbosch weather forecast and Stellenbosch weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 26°c and average of 297.4286 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Stellenbosch?
July and August are the coldest months with temperature at around 7°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Stellenbosch?
June and August receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 182.90mm.
Travelling to Stellenbosch? Check out our Weather averages of Stellenbosch to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Stellenbosch section.