When to go · Stellenbosch, South Africa
Best Time to Visit Stellenbosch
Aim for October, December and November: that's when Stellenbosch's weather is at its best. The full month-by-month picture is below.
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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.