Climate Insights for Doringbaai

West Coast District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

Hottest
February
18°C peak
Coldest
July
13°C low
Wettest
June
34mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Doringbaai is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 156mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 34mm of rainfall. Doringbaai 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 July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 18° Average: 17° Min: 16° Feb Max: 18° Average: 17° Min: 16° Mar Max: 18° Average: 17° Min: 16° Apr Max: 17° Average: 16° Min: 15° May Max: 16° Average: 15° Min: 14° Jun Max: 15° Average: 14° Min: 13° Jul Max: 15° Average: 14° Min: 13° Aug Max: 15° Average: 14° Min: 13° Sep Max: 15° Average: 14° Min: 13° Oct Max: 16° Average: 15° Min: 14° Nov Max: 17° Average: 15° Min: 15° Dec Max: 17° Average: 16° Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min

Doringbaai has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 17°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 4mm Feb Precipitation: 3mm Mar Precipitation: 10mm Apr Precipitation: 9mm May Precipitation: 11mm Jun Precipitation: 34mm Jul Precipitation: 33mm Aug Precipitation: 19mm Sep Precipitation: 11mm Oct Precipitation: 6mm Nov Precipitation: 5mm Dec Precipitation: 11mm
Precipitation

Doringbaai is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 156mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 13mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 34mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3mm. That's 30mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 32km/h Feb Wind Speed: 32km/h Mar Wind Speed: 29km/h Apr Wind Speed: 29km/h May Wind Speed: 25km/h Jun Wind Speed: 29km/h Jul Wind Speed: 29km/h Aug Wind Speed: 29km/h Sep Wind Speed: 31km/h Oct Wind Speed: 32km/h Nov Wind Speed: 33km/h Dec Wind Speed: 32km/h
Wind Speed

Doringbaai is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 30km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 33km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 25km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 8km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 29km/h in winter, 32km/h in spring, 32km/h in summer, 28km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Doringbaai, which began on March 20, 2026. Doringbaai is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in February at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 13°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 13 to 17°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 21mm for the entire season. Winds are strong, averaging 32km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 18°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 19mm for the entire season. Winds are strong, averaging 32km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 18°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 30mm for the entire season. Winds are strong, averaging 28km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 13 to 15°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 86mm over the season and a monthly average of 29mm. Winds are strong, averaging 29km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 17°
Feb 17°
Mar 17°
Apr 16°
May 15°
Jun 14°
Jul 14°
Aug 14°
Sep 14°
Oct 15°
Nov 15°
Dec 16°

The best time to visit Doringbaai is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 7mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 13°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Doringbaai 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
16 °C
18 °C
32 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
18 °C
32 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
16 °C
18 °C
29 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
17 °C
29 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
16 °C
25 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Jun
13 °C
15 °C
29 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
15 °C
29 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
15 °C
29 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
15 °C
31 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
16 °C
32 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
17 °C
33 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
17 °C
32 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
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