Arniston, South Africa
Western Cape · South Africa
Arniston is a small town in Western Cape, South Africa with a population of 1,518. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Arniston
Arniston, also known as Waenhuiskrans, is a small seaside settlement on the coast of the Overberg region of South Africa, close to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa. Prior to the wreck of the ship Arniston, the area was known as Waenhuiskrans, an Afrikaans name meaning "wagon-house cliff", referring to a local sea cave large enough to accommodate a wagon and a span of oxen. Over time, the shipwreck's name became synonymous with the settlement and today Arniston and Waenhuiskrans are used interchangeably.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,518 |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | -34.6674°, 20.2309° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Western Cape |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.6 inches (446 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Arniston
Arniston is a small town in South Africa (Western Cape) with a population of 1,518. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6674°S, 20.2309°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in |
Arniston has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 56°F in July to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and January the driest (0.8").
Schools in Arniston
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagenhuiskrantz Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Arniston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Agulhas Lighthouse Museum | ||||
| Shipwreck Museum |
Libraries in Arniston
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bredasdorp Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Welverdiend Public Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Arniston
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Arniston
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Arniston
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew's Field | - | Small Airport |
| Black Oystercatcher | - | Small Airport |
| Bredasdorp Airport | - | Small Airport |
| De Hoop Nature Reserve Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elandspad Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hendrik Swellengrebel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Overberg Airport | OVG | Small Airport |
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Shipwrecks Near Arniston
1 documented shipwrecks found near Arniston.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Arniston | - | A British East Indiaman, requisitioned for troop transport, wrecked near Waenhuiskrans.[22] |
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Arniston has a population of 1,518 residents and is located in South Africa..
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Arniston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches.
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