AI-generatedStellenbosch at a glance
- Best time
- Sep – Apr
- Warmest month
- Feb · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,120 h
- Rain a year
- 734 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 122 m
Climate in Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while July is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 3,120 hours of sunshine a year, Stellenbosch is very sunny; January is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
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 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
06:0418:57
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 05:48–06:37 · evening 18:23–19:12
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:38–05:48 · evening 19:12–19:22
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.
What is the weather like in Stellenbosch in October?
In October, Stellenbosch is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Stellenbosch.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 53 min06:04 – 18:57
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 43 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Africa/Johannesburg
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %84 %
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
Sunshine hours in Stellenbosch
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 9.1 of 12.9 hours of daylight in Stellenbosch, 71 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 25 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Stellenbosch
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 it, 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.
Rain in Stellenbosch: 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, Stellenbosch has about 6 rainy days with 39 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Stellenbosch
How breezy and how cloudy Stellenbosch 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 Stellenbosch typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 43 % of the sky over Stellenbosch: mostly sunny, with about 9.1 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 Stellenbosch
How often the day gets hot in Stellenbosch (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, Stellenbosch has about 1 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Stellenbosch
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 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (7°), the warmest in February (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to March. Nights fall below 8 °C on average in July, 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 | 100 | 27° | 17° | 11.4 h | 4 | 21 |
| FebruaryFeb | 98 | 27° | 17° | 10.8 h | 3 | 16 |
| MarchMar | 100 | 26° | 16° | 9.3 h | 4 | 25 |
| AprilApr | 94 | 23° | 13° | 8.0 h | 5 | 49 |
| MayMay | 81 | 20° | 11° | 6.3 h | 9 | 90 |
| JuneJun | 68 | 17° | 9° | 5.9 h | 11 | 131 |
| JulyJul | 68 | 16° | 7° | 6.4 h | 10 | 119 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 16° | 8° | 6.7 h | 11 | 112 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 18° | 9° | 7.6 h | 9 | 65 |
| OctoberOct | 95 | 21° | 12° | 9.1 h | 6 | 39 |
| NovemberNov | 96 | 23° | 13° | 10.1 h | 6 | 42 |
| DecemberDec | 99 | 25° | 15° | 10.9 h | 4 | 25 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
33.93° S, 18.87° E · 122 m · Africa/Johannesburg
Best time to visit Stellenbosch
The best time to visit Stellenbosch is from September to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. The wettest month is June with 131 mm of precipitation.
Stellenbosch through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Stellenbosch in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 18–23 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Stellenbosch in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 25–27 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Stellenbosch in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 20–26 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Stellenbosch in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 16–17 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Stellenbosch for you.
Your best months: April, November – December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Stellenbosch
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Stellenbosch: score 100 against 95. In January, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. January has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 95 | 100better |
| Day high | 21° | 27° |
| Night low | 12° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h | 11.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 39 mm | 21 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
All year
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Stellenbosch month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
100January27° · 11 h
In January, Stellenbosch is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Stellenbosch.
Stellenbosch in January98February27° · 11 h
In February, Stellenbosch is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Stellenbosch.
Stellenbosch in February100March26° · 9 h
In March, Stellenbosch is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Stellenbosch.
Stellenbosch in March94April23° · 8 h
In April, Stellenbosch is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Stellenbosch.
Stellenbosch in April81May20° · 6 h
In May, Stellenbosch is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 90 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Stellenbosch.
Stellenbosch in May68June17° · 6 h
In June, Stellenbosch is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 131 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Stellenbosch.
Stellenbosch in June68July16° · 6 h
In July, Stellenbosch is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 119 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Stellenbosch.
Stellenbosch in July68August16° · 7 h
In August, Stellenbosch is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 112 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Stellenbosch.
Stellenbosch in August85September18° · 8 h
In September, Stellenbosch is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Stellenbosch.
Stellenbosch in September95October21° · 9 h
In October, Stellenbosch is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Stellenbosch.
Stellenbosch in October96November23° · 10 h
In November, Stellenbosch is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Stellenbosch.
Stellenbosch in November99December25° · 11 h
In December, Stellenbosch is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Stellenbosch.
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Stellenbosch vs. Cape Town
In October the holiday weather in Stellenbosch and Cape Town is about equally good (score 95 vs. 99). During the day it is about as warm in Cape Town as in Stellenbosch.
| in October | Stellenbosch | Cape Town |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 95 | 99 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 21° |
| Sea | – | 15° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 |
| Best time | Sep – Apr | Sep – Apr |
Through the year
South Africa in October: the best places
In October, Stellenbosch ranks 3 of 10 destinations in this country.
- Cape Town21°15°99
- 2Orania22°99
- 3StellenboschThis page21°95
- 4Gqeberha21°18°86
- 5Soweto25°82
- 6Pretoria28°82
- 7Johannesburg25°81
- 8East London22°21°77
Planning a trip to Stellenbosch
Weather for your travel dates
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Stellenbosch 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.
Stellenbosch has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 68).
- 96
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 11.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
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.
Frequently asked questions about Stellenbosch
When is the best time to visit Stellenbosch?
The best time to visit Stellenbosch 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 Stellenbosch?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 17 °C. July is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Stellenbosch?
The wettest month is June with 131 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 16 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Stellenbosch get?
Stellenbosch gets around 3,120 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 11.4 hours a day; in June there are 5.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Stellenbosch in?
Stellenbosch uses the time zone Africa/Johannesburg, at UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Stellenbosch?
A nonstop flight from London to Stellenbosch 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 Stellenbosch?
Stellenbosch has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 68). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 96, May half-term 78, Summer holidays 68, October half-term 95, Christmas holidays 100.
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