Climate Insights for Prince Alfred Hamlet

Cape Winelands District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

Hottest
January
30°C peak
Coldest
July
4°C low
Wettest
June
121mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Prince Alfred Hamlet is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 528mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 121mm of rainfall. Prince Alfred Hamlet 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 15° Feb Max: 30° Average: 22° Min: 15° Mar Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 13° Apr Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 10° May Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 8° Jun Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 5° Jul Max: 16° Average: 9° Min: 4° Aug Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 4° Sep Max: 19° Average: 12° Min: 6° Oct Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 9° Nov Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 11° Dec Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 13°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Prince Alfred Hamlet vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Prince Alfred Hamlet is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 528mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 121mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 10mm. That's 111mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Prince Alfred Hamlet is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 12km/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 Prince Alfred Hamlet, which began on June 21, 2026. Prince Alfred Hamlet 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 January at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 4°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 6 to 25°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 97mm over the season and a monthly average of 32mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 30°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 47mm over the season and a monthly average of 16mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 8 to 27°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 286mm for the season, averaging 95mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 23°
Feb 22°
Mar 20°
Apr 17°
May 14°
Jun 11°
Jul
Aug 10°
Sep 12°
Oct 16°
Nov 18°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit Prince Alfred Hamlet 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 22mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°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 Prince Alfred Hamlet 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
15 °C
30 °C
15 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
30 °C
14 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
13 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
Apr
10 °C
24 °C
12 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
May
8 °C
21 °C
11 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
Jun
5 °C
17 °C
12 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
Jul
4 °C
16 °C
11 km/h
99 mm
1 cm
Aug
4 °C
16 °C
11 km/h
66 mm
1 cm
Sep
6 °C
19 °C
12 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
24 °C
13 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
25 °C
14 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Dec
13 °C
28 °C
15 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
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