Buffeljagsrivier, South Africa
Western Cape · South Africa
Buffeljagsrivier is a small city in Western Cape, South Africa with a population of 17,537. Elevation: 249 ft (76 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°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 Buffeljagsrivier
Buffeljagsrivier is a small town in the Swellendam Local Municipality in the Western Cape of South Africa. The town gets its name from the Buffeljags River. The town is about 7 km east of Swellendam and 13 km south-west of Suurbraak.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,537 |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Coordinates | -34.0461°, 20.5269° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Western Cape |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.3 inches (388 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Buffeljagsrivier
Buffeljagsrivier is a small city in South Africa (Western Cape) with a population of 17,537. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet (76 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Buffeljagsrivier
Buffeljagsrivier has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Feb (22.5°C), the coldest is Jul (10.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 536 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.0461°S, 20.5269°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in |
Buffeljagsrivier has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.8") and January the driest (0.8").
Schools in Buffeljagsrivier
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mullersrus Primêre Skool | - | - | - | - |
| Buffel-Jagsrivier Laerskool | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Buffeljagsrivier
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drostdy Museum | ||||
| Mayville drostdy museum |
Libraries in Buffeljagsrivier
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Desmond Tutu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Railton Library | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Buffeljagsrivier
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Buffeljagsrivier
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Buffeljagsrivier
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Buffeljagsrivier
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Buffeljagsrivier
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Robertson Airport | ROD | Medium Airport |
| Andrew's Field | - | Small Airport |
| Ashton Airport | - | 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 |
| Riversdale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Airfield | - | Small Airport |
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Public Holidays in South Africa
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Buffeljagsrivier has a population of 17,537 residents and is located in South Africa..
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Buffeljagsrivier enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 15.3 inches.
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