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Herolds Bay, South Africa

Western Cape · South Africa

Herolds Bay is a small town in Western Cape, South Africa with a population of 1,268. Elevation: 499 ft (152 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

1,268 Population 42/sq mi density
499 ft Elevation 152 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Herolds Bay

Herolds Bay

Herolds Bay is a beach resort on the Southern Cape coast. It is 6.4 km from George Airport and can be reached by the R404.

People

Population1,268
Density42/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Population1,268
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Coordinates-34.0483°, 22.3971°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceWestern Cape
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation22.0 inches (558 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Herolds Bay

Herolds Bay is a small town in South Africa (Western Cape) with a population of 1,268. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet (152 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Herolds Bay

Herolds Bay has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 706 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.2°C / 68°F 15.8° / 24.7° 63.7
Feb 20.6°C / 69°F 16.2° / 25.1° 52.2
Mar 19.6°C / 67°F 14.8° / 24.3° 68.2
Apr 17.6°C / 64°F 12.3° / 23° 55.7
May 16.1°C / 61°F 10.5° / 21.7° 41.2
Jun 14.2°C / 58°F 8.4° / 19.9° 41.2
Jul 13.4°C / 56°F 7.6° / 19.2° 45.8
Aug 13.6°C / 56°F 7.9° / 19.2° 65.3
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 9.1° / 19.8° 42.7
Oct 16°C / 61°F 11.2° / 20.8° 84.8
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 12.6° / 21.9° 84.9
Dec 19.2°C / 67°F 14.8° / 23.7° 60.7
Herolds Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above South Africa avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Area29.9 sq mi (77.4 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates-34.0483°N, 22.3971°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Oct 18, 2016.

Oct 18, 2016 29 km E of Prince Albert, South Africa M4.5 86 km
Nov 5, 2009 43 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa M4.3 136 km
May 14, 2011 39 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa M4.1 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 1.6 in
February 69°F (21°C) 1.6 in Warmest
March 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in Driest
July 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
August 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in Coldest
September 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in Wettest
November 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
December 67°F (20°C) 1.8 in

Herolds Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 57°F in August to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (1.4").

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Radio Stations near Herolds Bay

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SFM Streek Radio AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Herolds Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
George Museum
Outeniqua Transport Museum

Libraries in Herolds Bay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Blanco Library0.0
George Public Library0.0
Waboomskraal Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Herolds Bay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Outeniqua Family Market

Restaurants in Herolds Bay

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Apprentice
Oubaai Clubhouse
Visgraat
Wimpy

Cafes in Herolds Bay

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elvis Brew
Illy Express

Monuments in Herolds Bay

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dolphin

Train Stations in Herolds Bay

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Outeniqua
Skimmelkrans

Gas Stations in Herolds Bay

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ZA #2122238906

Golf Courses in Herolds Bay

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oubaai

Stadiums & Teams in Herolds Bay

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Herolds Bay

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
George AirportGRJLarge Airport
Oudtshoorn AirportOUHMedium Airport
Cannon Valley Estate AirportSmall Airport
Knysna / High Way AirfieldSmall Airport
Leppan AirfieldSmall Airport
Mossel Bay AirportMZYSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Herolds Bay

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Potgier & Pike Biokineticists

Churches & Religious Organizations in Herolds Bay

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Stella Maris

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
6615

🇿🇦 About South Africa

Capital Pretoria
Population 57,779,622
Area 1,219,912 km²
GDP (USD) $381,440,724,491
GDP per capita $6,034
HDI 0.717
Life expectancy 66.1 years
Internet users 75.7%
Urban population 63.6%
Currency ZAR (Rand)
Languages Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Vend...
Calling code +27
TLD .za
Driving side left

Public Holidays in South Africa

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Mar 21 Human Rights Day Human Rights Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Family Day Family Day
Apr 27 Freedom Day Freedom Day
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
Jun 16 Youth Day Youth Day
Aug 10 National Women's Day National Women's Day
Sep 24 Heritage Day Heritage Day
Dec 16 Day of Reconciliation Day of Reconciliation
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Day of Goodwill St. Stephen's Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Herolds Bay

What is the population of Herolds Bay?

Herolds Bay has a population of 1,268 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 29.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Herolds Bay?

Herolds Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.

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