Climate Insights for Cape St. Francis
Climate Overview
The climate in Cape St. Francis is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 501 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 62 mm of rainfall. Cape St. Francis is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.The climate in Cape St. Francis is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 19.7 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.4 in of rainfall. Cape St. Francis is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 57°F.
Temperature
Cape St. Francis has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 21°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.Cape St. Francis has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 15°F range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 70°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 57°F and an average of 60°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Cape St. Francis is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 501 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 62 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 26 mm. That's 36 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Cape St. Francis is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 19.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2.4 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1 in. That's 1.4 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Cape St. Francis is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Cape St. Francis is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Cape St. Francis is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 42 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Cape St. Francis is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cape St. Francis based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cape St. Francis based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.