Climate Insights for Paarl

South Africa

Hottest
February
30°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
July
5°C low41°F low
Wettest
June
169 mm rain6.7 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Paarl is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 759 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 169 mm of rainfall. Paarl 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, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.The climate in Paarl is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 29.9 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 6.7 in of rainfall. Paarl 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, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 41°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 16°FebMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 16°MarMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 15°AprMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 12°MayMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 9°JunMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 7°JulMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 5°AugMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 5°SepMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 7°OctMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°NovMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 12°DecMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 14°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 85°FAverage: 73°FMin: 61°FFebMax: 85°FAverage: 72°FMin: 61°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°FAprMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°FMayMax: 69°FAverage: 58°FMin: 48°FJunMax: 63°FAverage: 53°FMin: 44°FJulMax: 61°FAverage: 51°FMin: 41°FAugMax: 62°FAverage: 52°FMin: 42°FSepMax: 66°FAverage: 55°FMin: 45°FOctMax: 73°FAverage: 61°FMin: 50°FNovMax: 77°FAverage: 65°FMin: 54°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 57°F
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Temperatures in Paarl vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Paarl vary considerably across the year, with a 44°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 51°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 18mmFebPrecipitation: 12mmMarPrecipitation: 36mmAprPrecipitation: 47mmMayPrecipitation: 70mmJunPrecipitation: 169mmJulPrecipitation: 141mmAugPrecipitation: 105mmSepPrecipitation: 61mmOctPrecipitation: 36mmNovPrecipitation: 33mmDecPrecipitation: 31mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.7inFebPrecipitation: 0.5inMarPrecipitation: 1.4inAprPrecipitation: 1.8inMayPrecipitation: 2.7inJunPrecipitation: 6.7inJulPrecipitation: 5.6inAugPrecipitation: 4.1inSepPrecipitation: 2.4inOctPrecipitation: 1.4inNovPrecipitation: 1.3inDecPrecipitation: 1.2in
Precipitation

Paarl is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 759 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 63 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 169 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 12 mm. That's 158 mm 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.Paarl is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 29.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.5 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 6.7 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.5 in. That's 6.2 in 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/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Paarl is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Paarl is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan23°73°F
Feb22°72°F
Mar20°68°F
Apr17°63°F
May14°58°F
Jun12°53°F
Jul10°51°F
Aug11°52°F
Sep13°55°F
Oct16°61°F
Nov19°65°F
Dec20°69°F

The best time to visit Paarl 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 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 30 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Paarl 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 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 41°F. 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 Paarl 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 Paarl 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
16 °C61 °F
29 °C85 °F
10 km/h6 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C61 °F
30 °C85 °F
10 km/h6 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C58 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h6 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
12 °C53 °F
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
47 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
9 °C48 °F
21 °C69 °F
8 km/h5 mph
70 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
7 °C44 °F
17 °C63 °F
9 km/h5 mph
169 mm6.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
5 °C41 °F
16 °C61 °F
8 km/h5 mph
141 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
5 °C42 °F
17 °C62 °F
8 km/h5 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
7 °C45 °F
19 °C66 °F
9 km/h5 mph
61 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C50 °F
23 °C73 °F
9 km/h6 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
12 °C54 °F
25 °C77 °F
10 km/h6 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
14 °C57 °F
27 °C80 °F
10 km/h6 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in