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Napier, South Africa

Western Cape · South Africa

Napier is a small city in Western Cape, South Africa with a population of 5,048. Elevation: 499 ft (152 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,048 Population 2/sq mi density
499 ft Elevation 152 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
19.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Napier

Napier

Napier is a village at the foot of the Soetmuisberg, between Caledon and Bredasdorp. A blend of century-old cottages and modern houses, surrounded by the rolling farmland which typifies the Overberg region of South Africa, give the village a rural atmosphere.

People

Population5,048
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain19.0 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Population5,048
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Coordinates-34.4745°, 19.8981°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceWestern Cape
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation19.0 inches (483 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Napier

Napier is a small city in South Africa (Western Cape) with a population of 5,048. 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 71°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Napier enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 19.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above South Africa avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Area2,024.6 sq mi (5,243.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-34.4745°N, 19.8981°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.0"
50% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
February 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in
March 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
July 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in Coldest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
November 65°F (19°C) 1.1 in
December 69°F (20°C) 1.0 in

Napier has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 54°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Napier

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Protea Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Napier

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Napier

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Shipwreck Museum
Water mill

Libraries in Napier

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bredasdorp Public Library0.0
Napier Library0.0
Nuwerus Library0.0
Welverdiend Public Library0.0

Hotels in Napier

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Napier Hotel

Restaurants in Napier

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Napier Farm Stall
Renéessance Restaurant
Route 316 Farmstall
The Fox Pub and Restaurant

Cafes in Napier

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Habby Shack

Clinics in Napier

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Napier

Gas Stations in Napier

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Astron Energy
ZA #1473660492

Airports Near Napier

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Robertson AirportRODMedium Airport
Andrew's Field-Small Airport
Ashton Airport-Small Airport
Black Oystercatcher-Small Airport
Bredasdorp Airport-Small Airport
Caledon Airfield-Small Airport
De Hoop Nature Reserve Airstrip-Small Airport
Hendrik Swellengrebel Airport-Small Airport
Overberg AirportOVGSmall Airport
Pearly Beach Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Napier

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Napier Postal Agency

Churches & Religious Organizations in Napier

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
NG Kerk Napier

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Founded
1838
Postal Code
7270

🇿🇦 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 Napier

What is the population of Napier?

Napier has a population of 5,048 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,024.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Napier?

Napier enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.0 inches.

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