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Stellenbosch
Visit in January — score 86/100 · avg high 94°F · 5 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86 | 71° | 94° | 56° | 5 | 18 | 14.0h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| February | 86 | 71° | 94° | 57° | 5 | 18 | 13.2h | Very High | Above avg |
| March | 79 | 68° | 93° | 54° | 8 | 32 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| April | 66 | 63° | 88° | 50° | 11 | 45 | 11.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| May | 33 | 59° | 80° | 47° | 22 | 89 | 10.2h | Low | Below avg |
| June | 25 | 55° | 72° | 44° | 30 | 166 | 9.8h | Low | Below avg |
| July | 20 | 53° | 69° | 41° | 31 | 151 | 9.9h | Low | Below avg |
| August | 23 | 53° | 71° | 42° | 31 | 129 | 10.7h | Low | Below avg |
| September | 39 | 56° | 77° | 44° | 18 | 72 | 11.8h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 63 | 60° | 82° | 46° | 11 | 45 | 12.9h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 68 | 63° | 87° | 50° | 12 | 47 | 13.8h | High | Average |
| December | 85 | 68° | 90° | 54° | 5 | 20 | 14.2h | Very High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 57/100
- High
- 82°F
- Low
- 47°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Stellenbosch (September, October, November) brings average highs of 82°F and lows of 47°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 57/100, with November being the strongest month of the season at 68/100.
Summer
- Score
- 86/100
- High
- 93°F
- Low
- 56°F
- Rain days
- 5/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Stellenbosch (December, January, February) brings average highs of 93°F and lows of 56°F, with about 5 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 86/100, with January being the strongest month of the season at 86/100.
Fall
- Score
- 59/100
- High
- 87°F
- Low
- 50°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Stellenbosch (March, April, May) brings average highs of 87°F and lows of 50°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 59/100, with March being the strongest month of the season at 79/100.
Winter
- Score
- 23/100
- High
- 71°F
- Low
- 42°F
- Rain days
- 31/mo
- Crowds
- low
Winter in Stellenbosch (June, July, August) brings average highs of 71°F and lows of 42°F, with about 31 rainy days per month. Expect low tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 23/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 25/100.
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