Climate Insights for Doringbaai

West Coast District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

Hottest
February
21°C peak
Coldest
August
11°C low
Wettest
June
36mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Doringbaai is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 185mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 36mm 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, April. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 20° Average: 18° Min: 16° Feb Max: 21° Average: 19° Min: 17° Mar Max: 20° Average: 17° Min: 15° Apr Max: 20° Average: 17° Min: 14° May Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 13° Jun Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 11° Jul Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 11° Aug Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 11° Sep Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 12° Oct Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 13° Nov Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 14° Dec Max: 19° Average: 17° Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min

Doringbaai has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 19°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 9mm Feb Precipitation: 4mm Mar Precipitation: 13mm Apr Precipitation: 13mm May Precipitation: 13mm Jun Precipitation: 36mm Jul Precipitation: 36mm Aug Precipitation: 22mm Sep Precipitation: 16mm Oct Precipitation: 10mm Nov Precipitation: 7mm Dec Precipitation: 6mm
Precipitation

Doringbaai is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 185mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 15mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 36mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 4mm. That's 32mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Doringbaai is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

3 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 11°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 19°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 32mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 21°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 20mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 13 to 20°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 39mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 11 to 17°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 94mm over the season and a monthly average of 31mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 18°
Feb 19°
Mar 17°
Apr 17°
May 15°
Jun 14°
Jul 14°
Aug 13°
Sep 14°
Oct 15°
Nov 16°
Dec 17°

The best time to visit Doringbaai is during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 9mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 11°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
20 °C
5 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
21 °C
5 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Mar
15 °C
20 °C
4 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Apr
14 °C
20 °C
4 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
May
13 °C
19 °C
4 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
11 °C
17 °C
4 km/h
36 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
17 °C
4 km/h
36 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
16 °C
4 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
17 °C
5 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
18 °C
5 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
19 °C
5 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
19 °C
5 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
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