When to go · Stellenbosch, South Africa
Best Time to Visit Stellenbosch
The sweet spot for Stellenbosch is October, December and November. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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October, December, November
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
April, March, January
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
June, August
Wettest is June (247mm)
Stellenbosch weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°C / 86°F | 17°C / 63°F | 17mm | hot, mostly dry |
| Feb | 30°C / 86°F | 17°C / 63°F | 21mm | hot, mostly dry |
| Mar | 27°C / 81°F | 16°C / 61°F | 80mm | warm, some rain |
| Apr | 25°C / 77°F | 13°C / 55°F | 53mm | warm, mostly dry |
| May | 20°C / 68°F | 10°C / 50°F | 132mm | mild, wet |
| Jun | 18°C / 64°F | 10°C / 50°F | 247mm | mild, very wet |
| Jul | 17°C / 63°F | 7°C / 45°F | 117mm | mild, some rain |
| Aug | 18°C / 64°F | 8°C / 46°F | 130mm | mild, wet |
| Sep | 18°C / 64°F | 9°C / 48°F | 90mm | mild, some rain |
| OctBEST | 24°C / 75°F | 12°C / 54°F | 35mm | warm, mostly dry |
| NovBEST | 25°C / 77°F | 13°C / 55°F | 49mm | warm, mostly dry |
| DecBEST | 28°C / 82°F | 15°C / 59°F | 40mm | warm, mostly dry |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Stellenbosch plans around the seasons for you.