AI-generatedFranschhoek at a glance
- Best time
- Sep – Apr
- Warmest month
- Feb · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,110 h
- Rain a year
- 658 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 273 m
Climate in Franschhoek
Franschhoek has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while July is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 3,110 hours of sunshine a year, Franschhoek is very sunny; January is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Franschhoek
The best time to visit Franschhoek is from September to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to December. The wettest month is June with 119 mm of precipitation.
Franschhoek through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Franschhoek in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 20–24 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Franschhoek in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 27–29 °C by day
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Franschhoek in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 21–27 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Franschhoek in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: April, October – November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: September – April
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
06:0318:55
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:47–06:36 · evening 18:22–19:11
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:37–05:47 · evening 19:11–19:21
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Franschhoek compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 21° at the start of the month to 24° at the end. The days get 1.0 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 21° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 11° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.4 h |
What is the weather like in Franschhoek in October?
In October, Franschhoek is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Franschhoek.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 53 min06:03 – 18:55
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 41 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %87 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Franschhoek
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and March bring similar holiday weather to Franschhoek (score 96 and 99). In March, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. March has 2 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 96 | 99 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 9.0 h | 9.4 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 34 mm | 21 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Franschhoek month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
91January28° · 11.4 h
In January, Franschhoek is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 11.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Franschhoek.
Franschhoek in January89February29° · 10.8 h
In February, Franschhoek is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Franschhoek.
Franschhoek in February99March27° · 9.4 h
In March, Franschhoek is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Franschhoek.
Franschhoek in March95April24° · 8.1 h
In April, Franschhoek is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Franschhoek.
Franschhoek in April82May21° · 6.3 h
In May, Franschhoek is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 81 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Franschhoek.
Franschhoek in May74June18° · 5.8 h
In June, Franschhoek is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 119 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Franschhoek.
Franschhoek in June76July18° · 6.3 h
In July, Franschhoek is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Franschhoek.
Franschhoek in July77August18° · 6.6 h
In August, Franschhoek is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Franschhoek.
Franschhoek in August87September20° · 7.5 h
In September, Franschhoek is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Franschhoek.
Franschhoek in September96October23° · 9.0 h
In October, Franschhoek is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Franschhoek.
Franschhoek in October96November24° · 10.1 h
In November, Franschhoek is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Franschhoek.
Franschhoek in November99December27° · 10.9 h
In December, Franschhoek is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Franschhoek.
Franschhoek in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Franschhoek
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (6°), the warmest in January (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to February. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to August, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 91 | 28° | 16° | 11.4 h | 3 | 18 |
| FebruaryFeb | 89 | 29° | 16° | 10.8 h | 3 | 14 |
| MarchMar | 99 | 27° | 14° | 9.4 h | 4 | 21 |
| AprilApr | 95 | 24° | 12° | 8.1 h | 5 | 45 |
| MayMay | 82 | 21° | 9° | 6.3 h | 8 | 81 |
| JuneJun | 74 | 18° | 7° | 5.8 h | 11 | 119 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 18° | 6° | 6.3 h | 10 | 107 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 18° | 7° | 6.6 h | 11 | 99 |
| SeptemberSep | 87 | 20° | 8° | 7.5 h | 8 | 59 |
| OctoberOct | 96 | 23° | 10° | 9.0 h | 6 | 34 |
| NovemberNov | 96 | 24° | 12° | 10.1 h | 6 | 38 |
| DecemberDec | 99 | 27° | 15° | 10.9 h | 4 | 22 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Franschhoek
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 9.0 of 12.9 hours of daylight in Franschhoek, 70 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Franschhoek: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Franschhoek has about 6 rainy days with 34 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Franschhoek
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Franschhoek
How breezy and how cloudy Franschhoek is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Franschhoek typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 41 % of the sky over Franschhoek: mostly sunny, with about 9.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Franschhoek
How often the day gets hot in Franschhoek (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Franschhoek has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Franschhoek
Weather for your travel dates
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Franschhoek in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Franschhoek has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 77).
- 96
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 11.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 10 min
- Distance
- 9,680 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: South Africa
- Currency
- South African Rand (ZAR)
- Languages
- Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans
- Sockets
- Type C, D, M, N · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +27
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Franschhoek vs Stellenbosch
In October the holiday weather in Franschhoek and Stellenbosch is about equally good (score 96 vs 95). During the day Stellenbosch is 1 °C cooler than Franschhoek.
| in October | Franschhoek | Stellenbosch |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 96 | 95 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Best time | Sep – Apr | Sep – Apr |
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- 5FranschhoekThis page23°96
- 6Stellenbosch22°95
- 7Swellendam25°94
- 8Graaff-Reinet26°93
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Frequently asked questions about Franschhoek
When is the best time to visit Franschhoek?
The best time to visit Franschhoek is from September to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Franschhoek?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 16 °C. July is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Franschhoek?
The wettest month is June with 119 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 14 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Franschhoek get?
Franschhoek gets around 3,110 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 11.4 hours a day; in June there are 5.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Franschhoek in?
Franschhoek is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Franschhoek?
A nonstop flight from London to Franschhoek takes about 12 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,680 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Franschhoek?
Franschhoek has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 77). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 96, May half-term 80, summer holidays 77, October half-term 96, Christmas holidays 95.