AI-generatedPaarl at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Sep – Dec
- Warmest month
- Feb · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,220 h
- Rain a year
- 551 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 107 m
Climate in Paarl
Paarl has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while July is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 3,220 hours of sunshine a year, Paarl is very sunny; January is the sunniest month with 11.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Paarl
The best time to visit Paarl is from March to May and from September to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to November. The wettest month is June with 103 mm of precipitation.
Paarl through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Paarl in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 21–27 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Paarl in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 29–31 °C by day
- 11.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Paarl in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 22–29 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Paarl in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: October
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: March – May, September – December
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
06:0318:56
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 05:48–06:37 · evening 18:23–19:11
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:38–05:48 · 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 Paarl compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 23° at the start of the month to 25° at the end. The days get 1.0 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 12° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.4 h |
What is the weather like in Paarl in October?
In October, Paarl is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Paarl.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 52 min06:03 – 18:56
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 39 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 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 %96 %
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 Paarl
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 November bring similar holiday weather to Paarl (score 99 and 98). In November, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 99 | 98 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 9.4 h | 10.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Rainfall | 27 mm | 30 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Paarl month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
75January31° · 11.7 h
In January, Paarl is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Paarl.
Paarl in January73February31° · 11.2 h
In February, Paarl is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Paarl.
Paarl in February85March29° · 9.8 h
In March, Paarl is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Paarl.
Paarl in March97April26° · 8.4 h
In April, Paarl is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 37 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Paarl.
Paarl in April85May22° · 6.6 h
In May, Paarl is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Paarl.
Paarl in May77June19° · 6.0 h
In June, Paarl is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Paarl.
Paarl in June81July19° · 6.5 h
In July, Paarl is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 92 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Paarl.
Paarl in July80August19° · 6.8 h
In August, Paarl is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Paarl.
Paarl in August89September21° · 7.8 h
In September, Paarl is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Paarl.
Paarl in September99October24° · 9.4 h
In October, Paarl is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Paarl.
Paarl in October98November27° · 10.4 h
In November, Paarl is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 30 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Paarl.
Paarl in November86December29° · 11.3 h
In December, Paarl is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Paarl.
Paarl in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Paarl
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 (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to March. 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 | 75 | 31° | 17° | 11.7 h | 3 | 13 |
| FebruaryFeb | 73 | 31° | 17° | 11.2 h | 2 | 11 |
| MarchMar | 85 | 29° | 15° | 9.8 h | 3 | 18 |
| AprilApr | 97 | 26° | 12° | 8.4 h | 5 | 37 |
| MayMay | 85 | 22° | 9° | 6.6 h | 8 | 66 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 19° | 6° | 6.0 h | 10 | 103 |
| JulyJul | 81 | 19° | 6° | 6.5 h | 9 | 92 |
| AugustAug | 80 | 19° | 6° | 6.8 h | 10 | 88 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 21° | 8° | 7.8 h | 8 | 50 |
| OctoberOct | 99 | 24° | 10° | 9.4 h | 5 | 27 |
| NovemberNov | 98 | 27° | 13° | 10.4 h | 5 | 30 |
| DecemberDec | 86 | 29° | 15° | 11.3 h | 3 | 17 |
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 hours in Paarl
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 9.4 of 12.9 hours of daylight in Paarl, 73 % 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 in Paarl: 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, Paarl has about 5 rainy days with 27 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Paarl
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 and clouds in Paarl
How breezy and how cloudy Paarl 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 Paarl typically peaks at 18 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 39 % of the sky over Paarl: mostly sunny, with about 9.4 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 and humidity in Paarl
How often the day gets hot in Paarl (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, Paarl has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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
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Paarl 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.
Paarl has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 99) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 80).
- 93
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 83
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 80
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 99
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 81
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- 11.5 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 10 min
- Distance
- 9,660 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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Paarl vs Stellenbosch
In October the holiday weather in Paarl and Stellenbosch is about equally good (score 99 vs 95). During the day Stellenbosch is 2 °C cooler than Paarl.
| in October | Paarl | Stellenbosch |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 99 | 95 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 6 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Sep – Dec | Sep – Apr |
Through the year
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- 5Franschhoek23°96
- 6Stellenbosch22°95
- 7Swellendam25°94
- 8Graaff-Reinet26°93
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Frequently asked questions about Paarl
When is the best time to visit Paarl?
The best time to visit Paarl is from March to May and from September to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Paarl?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 17 °C. July is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Paarl?
The wettest month is June with 103 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 11 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Paarl get?
Paarl gets around 3,220 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 11.7 hours a day; in June there are 6.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Paarl in?
Paarl is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Paarl?
A nonstop flight from London to Paarl takes about 12 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,660 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Paarl?
Paarl has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 99) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 80). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 93, May half-term 83, summer holidays 80, October half-term 99, Christmas holidays 81.