Climate Insights for Melkbosstrand

City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Hottest
Gennaio
27°C peak
Coldest
Luglio
8°C low
Wettest
Giugno
92mm rain
Best to Visit
Gennaio, Febbraio, Marzo
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Melkbosstrand is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 420mm of precipitation falls per year. Giugno is the wettest month, receiving around 92mm of rainfall. Melkbosstrand 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: Gennaio, Febbraio, Dicembre. The coldest months are Luglio, Agosto, Giugno, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 17° Feb Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 17° Mar Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 15° Apr Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13° May Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Jun Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 9° Jul Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 8° Aug Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 8° Sep Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 10° Oct Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 12° Nov Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 14° Dec Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min

Melkbosstrand sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 27°C. The warmest month is Gennaio, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. Luglio is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 10mm Feb Precipitation: 6mm Mar Precipitation: 17mm Apr Precipitation: 23mm May Precipitation: 37mm Jun Precipitation: 92mm Jul Precipitation: 89mm Aug Precipitation: 57mm Sep Precipitation: 35mm Oct Precipitation: 17mm Nov Precipitation: 19mm Dec Precipitation: 18mm
Precipitation

Melkbosstrand is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 420mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 35mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 92mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 6mm. That's 86mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 27km/h Feb Wind Speed: 25km/h Mar Wind Speed: 23km/h Apr Wind Speed: 20km/h May Wind Speed: 18km/h Jun Wind Speed: 20km/h Jul Wind Speed: 20km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 23km/h Nov Wind Speed: 25km/h Dec Wind Speed: 25km/h
Wind Speed

Melkbosstrand is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/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 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 20km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 26km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

3 days until Autumn

It is currently winter in Melkbosstrand, which began on June 21, 2026. Melkbosstrand 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 Gennaio at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Luglio near 8°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 22°
Feb 22°
Mar 20°
Apr 18°
May 15°
Jun 14°
Jul 12°
Aug 13°
Sep 14°
Oct 17°
Nov 19°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Melkbosstrand is during Gennaio, Febbraio, Marzo, Aprile, Maggio, Ottobre, Novembre and Dicembre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 18mm per month. By contrast, Luglio can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 8°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 Melkbosstrand 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
17 °C
27 °C
27 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
27 °C
25 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
25 °C
23 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
23 °C
20 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
May
11 °C
20 °C
18 km/h
37 mm
0 cm
Jun
9 °C
18 °C
20 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Jul
8 °C
17 °C
20 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
17 °C
20 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
19 °C
21 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
22 °C
23 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
24 °C
25 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
25 °C
25 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
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