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Langebaan weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Langebaan at a glance

Best time
Oct – Apr
Warmest month
Feb · 26°
Warmest sea
Jan · 16.6°
Sunshine a year
3,220 h
Rain a year
267 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+2
Elevation
17 m

Climate in Langebaan

Langebaan has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while July is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 3,220 hours of sunshine a year, Langebaan is very sunny; January is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Langebaan

The best time to visit Langebaan is from October to April. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in January it only reaches 16.6 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. The wettest month is June with 51 mm of precipitation.

Langebaan through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Langebaan in spring

Sep – Nov

56

Fair

  • 20–23 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 9.3 h of sun a day
  • 11 rainy days in all

Langebaan in summer

Dec – Feb

75

Good

  • 25–26 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 11.2 h of sun a day
  • 5 rainy days in all

Langebaan in autumn

Mar – May

58

Fair

  • 21–25 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 8.2 h of sun a day
  • 11 rainy days in all

Langebaan in winter

Jun – Aug

27

Poor

  • 18–19 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 6.7 h of sun a day
  • 23 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

All year

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Langebaan for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: December – February

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

60

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: October – April

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 16°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 22°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 18°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 16°

06:0818:59

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 05:52–06:41 · evening 18:26–19:15
Blue hour
Morning 05:43–05:52 · evening 19:15–19:24

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 Langebaan compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs rise from about 21° at the start of the month to 23° at the end. The sea warms from 15° to 16°. The days get 1.0 h longer.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high21°23°
Night-time low12°13°
Sea15°16°
Daylight12.4 h13.3 h

What is the weather like in Langebaan in October?

In October, Langebaan is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Langebaan.

More details for October

Daylight
12 h 51 min06:08 – 18:59
UV index
9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
30 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
37 %on averageAll months
Hot days
1 day30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %58 %
  • Seaweight 25 %0 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Windproof jacket

Compare two months in Langebaan

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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January has the better holiday weather in Langebaan: score 75 against 60. In January, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in January. January has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.

October vs January, Langebaan
MonthOctoberJanuary
Holiday weather score6075better
Daytime high23°26°
Night-time low13°17°
Sea15.4°16.6°
Sunshine9.5 h11.6 hbetter
Rainy days32better
Rainfall11 mm7 mm
Muggy days0better1

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Langebaan month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

75January26° · Sea 17° · 11.6 h

In January, Langebaan is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 11.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Langebaan.

Langebaan in January
75February26° · Sea 17° · 10.8 h

In February, Langebaan is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Langebaan.

Langebaan in February
74March25° · Sea 16° · 9.6 h

In March, Langebaan is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Langebaan.

Langebaan in March
61April23° · Sea 15° · 8.3 h

In April, Langebaan is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Langebaan.

Langebaan in April
40May21° · Sea 15° · 6.7 h

In May, Langebaan is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Langebaan.

Langebaan in May
25June19° · Sea 15° · 6.2 h

In June, Langebaan is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Langebaan.

Langebaan in June
28July18° · Sea 15° · 6.8 h

In July, Langebaan is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Langebaan.

Langebaan in July
29August19° · Sea 15° · 7.1 h

In August, Langebaan is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Langebaan.

Langebaan in August
41September20° · Sea 15° · 8.0 h

In September, Langebaan is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 22 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Langebaan.

Langebaan in September
60October23° · Sea 15° · 9.5 h

In October, Langebaan is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Langebaan.

Langebaan in October
66November23° · Sea 16° · 10.3 h

In November, Langebaan is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Langebaan.

Langebaan in November
74December25° · Sea 17° · 11.1 h

In December, Langebaan is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Langebaan.

Langebaan in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Langebaan

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°

CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in July (10°), the warmest in January (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to March.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 23°Night 13°Sea 15°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan7526°17°16.6°11.6 h27
FebruaryFeb7526°17°16.6°10.8 h15
MarchMar7425°16°16.2°9.6 h210
AprilApr6123°14°15.2°8.3 h317
MayMay4021°12°15.3°6.7 h630
JuneJun2519°10°15.2°6.2 h851
JulyJul2818°10°14.8°6.8 h748
AugustAug2919°10°14.8°7.1 h843
SeptemberSep4120°11°15.0°8.0 h522
OctoberOct6023°13°15.4°9.5 h311
NovemberNov6623°14°15.8°10.3 h314
DecemberDec7425°16°16.5°11.1 h28

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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Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Langebaan

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October15.4°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 14.8 – 16.0 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 15.4°8 in 10 years 14.8° – 16.0°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Langebaan ranges from 14.8 °C in July to 16.6 °C in January. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

The sea temperature varies from year to year: in January, eight out of ten years were between 15.2 and 18.1 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan16.6°15.2°18.1°cold
FebruaryFeb16.6°15.1°17.8°cold
MarchMar16.2°14.9°18.0°cold
AprilApr15.2°14.2°16.6°cold
MayMay15.3°14.6°16.5°cold
JuneJun15.2°14.3°16.1°cold
JulyJul14.8°13.9°15.5°cold
AugustAug14.8°14.0°15.6°cold
SeptemberSep15.0°14.4°15.8°cold
OctoberOct15.4°14.8°16.0°cold
NovemberNov15.8°14.5°16.7°cold
DecemberDec16.5°15.1°18.1°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Langebaan

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
3,220 hours
Sunniest month
Jan · 11.6 h a day
Least sunshine
Jun · 6.2 h a day
OctoberSunshine 9.5 hDaylight 12.9 hShare of daylight 74 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 9.5 of 12.9 hours of daylight in Langebaan, 74 % 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 Langebaan: 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.

Per year
267 mm on 49 days
Wettest month
Jun · 51 mm
Driest month
Feb · 5 mm
OctoberRainy days 3Rainfall 11 mm

In October, Langebaan has about 3 rainy days with 11 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Langebaan

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 Langebaan

How breezy and how cloudy Langebaan 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.

Year average
28 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Jan · 32 km/h
Calmest month
May · 24 km/h
OctoberWind 30 km/hBeaufort 5
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Langebaan typically peaks at 30 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
34 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jan · 20 %
Cloudiest month
May · 46 %
OctoberCloud cover 37 %Sunshine 9.5 h

In October, cloud covers on average 37 % of the sky over Langebaan: mostly sunny, with about 9.5 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 Langebaan

How often the day gets hot in Langebaan (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
9 days
Hottest month
Feb · 26 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 1Daytime high 23 °C

In October, Langebaan has about 1 hot day, 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 Langebaan

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Langebaan 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.

Langebaan has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 29).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    65

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 8.7 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    37

    Poor

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 6.6 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    29

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 7.0 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    60

    Good

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 9.5 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    75

    GoodBest holidays

    • 25 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 11.4 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 12 h
Distance
9,580 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.

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Langebaan vs Cape Town

In October the holiday weather in Langebaan and Cape Town is about equally good (score 60 vs 62). During the day it is about as warm in Cape Town as in Langebaan. The sea is about equally warm. Cape Town gets one hour less sunshine a day.

Langebaan vs Cape Town, in October
in OctoberLangebaanCape Town
Holiday weather score6062
Daytime high23°23°
Sea15°15°
Sunshine10 h9 h
Rainy days35
Best timeOct – AprSep – Apr

Through the year

OctoberLangebaan 23°Cape Town 23°
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South Africa in October: the best places

In October, Langebaan ranks 22 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Orania23°100
  2. 2Cape Town23°15°99
  3. 3Paarl24°99
  4. 4Somerset West23°16°99
  5. 5Franschhoek23°96
  6. 6Stellenbosch22°95
  7. 7Swellendam25°94
  8. 8Graaff-Reinet26°93
  9. 22LangebaanThis page23°15°60
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Frequently asked questions about Langebaan

When is the best time to visit Langebaan?

The best time to visit Langebaan is from October to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Langebaan?

The sea temperature in Langebaan ranges from 14.8 °C in July to 16.6 °C in January. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Langebaan in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 15.4 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Langebaan?

February is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 17 °C. July is the coolest month at 18 °C.

When does it rain most in Langebaan?

The wettest month is June with 51 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 5 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Langebaan get?

Langebaan gets around 3,220 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 11.6 hours a day; in June there are 6.2 hours a day.

What time zone is Langebaan in?

Langebaan is on UTC+2 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Langebaan?

A nonstop flight from London to Langebaan takes about 12 h, for a straight-line distance of about 9,580 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Langebaan?

Langebaan has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 29). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 65, May half-term 37, summer holidays 29, October half-term 60, Christmas holidays 75.