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Paarl, South Africa
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Paarl is a large city in Western Cape, South Africa with a population of 236,910. Elevation: 351 ft (107 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Paarl
Paarl is a town with 294,457 inhabitants in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is the largest town in the Cape Winelands. Due to the growth of the Mbekweni township, it is now a de facto urban unit with Wellington. It is situated about 60 kilometres (37 mi) northeast of Cape Town in the Western Cape Province and is known for its scenic environment and viticulture and fruit-growing heritage.
People
Climate
| Population | 236,910 |
| Population Density | 9,439 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Coordinates | -33.7338°, 18.9752° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Western Cape |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.1 inches (714 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2 inches (0 cm) |
About Paarl
Paarl is a large city in South Africa (Western Cape) with a population of 236,910. The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet (107 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Paarl
Paarl has an average annual temperature of 17.1°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (10.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 974 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 25.1 sq mi (65.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,439/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.7338°N, 18.9752°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in |
Paarl has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 51°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.8").
Colleges & Universities in Paarl
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boland College | College | - | , |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology (Wellington Campus) | University | - | Visit → |
| Cape Peninsula University of Technology (Wellington Campus) | University | - | , |
| Community College Grounds | College | - | , |
| Elsenberg Research Farm | College | - | , |
| Fountain Quad | College | - | , |
| Hugenote Kollege | College | - | , |
| Hugenote Kollege | College | - | , |
| SAPS Academy Paarl | College | - | , |
| Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography | College | - | Visit → |
| Stellenbosch University | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Paarl
51+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ORLEANS PRIMÊRE SKOOL | - | - | - | - |
| PAARLZICHT PRIMÊRE SKOOL | - | - | - | - |
| COURTRAI PRIMARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| DRAKENSTEIN PRIMÊRE SKOOL | - | - | - | - |
| EBENEZER PRIMARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Magnolia Primêre Skool | - | - | - | - |
| Nederburg Primêrre Skool | - | - | - | - |
| Orleansvale primary | - | - | - | - |
| KLEIN NEDERBURG SEKONDÊR | - | - | - | - |
| Ligstraal Skool | - | - | - | - |
| WILLIAM LLOYD PRIMARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| PAULUS JOUBERT SEKONDÊR | - | - | - | - |
| PAULUS JOUBERT PRIMÊRE SKOOL | - | - | - | - |
| CHARLESTON HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| W.A. Joubert Primêre Skool | - | - | - | - |
| Paarl Boys' Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Noorder-Paarl Sekondêr | - | - | - | - |
| Heritage House Independent School | - | - | - | - |
| NOORD-EIND PRIMÊRE SKOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Charleston Hill Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Labori Hoerskool | - | - | - | - |
| Hoerskool Labori | - | - | - | - |
| Cheve Bethel Sportsgronde | - | - | - | - |
| Paarl Gimnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Paarl Boys High Hostels | - | - | - | - |
| Bergendal Sskv Primêre Skool | - | - | - | - |
| Paarl Boys' High Sports Grounds | - | - | - | - |
| Paarl Gimnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Mary Help of Christians Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Paarl School of Skills | - | - | - | - |
| AL-AZHAR INSTITUTE OF PAARL | - | - | - | - |
| HOËRSKOOL GIMNASIUM PAARL | - | - | - | - |
| Nouveau - Paarl | - | - | - | - |
| Carnegie House Preparatory (Paarl) | - | - | - | - |
| Boston City Campus & Business College - Paarl | - | - | - | - |
| MONTESSORI @ HOME INDEPENDENT SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| OUR LITTLE PEOPLE (PAARL) PREP | - | - | - | - |
| GIMNASIUM PRIMÊRE SKOOL | - | - | - | - |
| PAARL HOSPITAAL PREPRIMARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Labori High School | - | - | - | - |
| Gimnasium Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| La Rochelle Girls' High School | - | - | - | - |
| La Rochelle Girls' Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| La Rochelle GHS | - | - | - | - |
| Groenheuwel Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Paarl Boys' High School | - | - | - | - |
| Charleston Hill Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Paarl Girls' High School | - | - | - | - |
| Boland TVET College - Paarl | - | - | - | - |
| AMSTELHOF PRIMÊRE SKOOL | - | - | - | - |
| L.K. ZEEMAN PRIMÊRE SKOOL | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Paarl
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bok Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Helderberg FM | community radio | MP3 |
Museums in Paarl
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afrikaanse Taalmuseum | ||||
| De Oude Woning | ||||
| Franschhoek Cellar | ||||
| Franschhoek Motor Museum | ||||
| Heemkring Archive | ||||
| Historium Conference Centre | ||||
| Huguenot Memorial Museum | ||||
| Museum van de Caab | ||||
| Ouma Granny's House | ||||
| Paarl Museum | ||||
| Pniel Museum | ||||
| Rupert Museum | ||||
| Soetmelksvlei – A family experience by Babylonstoren | ||||
| Stellenbosch University Museum | ||||
| Toy Museum | ||||
| Village Museum | ||||
| Voorgelegen | ||||
| Wellington Museum |
Libraries in Paarl
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloetesville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Franschoek Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Groenheuwel Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Idas Valley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Commons | 0.0 | |||||
| Paarl Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stellenbosch University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wagenmakersvallei Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington Readers Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Windmeul Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Paarl
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaauwklippen Family Market | |||||
| Franschhoek Village Market |
Hotels in Paarl
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Paarl
26 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Paarl
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Paarl
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Paarl
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Paarl
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Paarl
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Paarl
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Paarl
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Paarl
18 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Paarl
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Paarl
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Paarl
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Paarl
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBC brewery tasting room | ||||
| Lilypatrick | ||||
| Monks Gin | ||||
| Soul Barrel Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Paarl
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Paarl
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Town International Airport | CPT | Large Airport |
| Ysterplaat Air Force Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Altona Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Atlantic Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Caledon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cape Winelands Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ceres Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Contermanskloof Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| De Doorns Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Delta 200 Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Diepkloof Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Malmesbury Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Morningstar Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paarl East Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Somersveld Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Stellenbosch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Worcester Glider Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Paarl
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Paarl Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Paarl
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Paarl
30 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Boland Baptist Church | |
| Boland Baptist Church | |
| Het Gesticht | |
| Het Gesticht | |
| Holy Trinity Anglican Church | |
| Holy Trinity Anglican Church | |
| Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk | |
| Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk | |
| Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk - Paarlberg | |
| Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk - Paarlberg | |
| OAK Sentraal | |
| OAK Sentraal | |
| Our Lady of Divine Love Catholic Church | |
| Our Lady of Divine Love Catholic Church | |
| Paarl Vallei Gemeente | |
| Paarl Vallei Gemeente | |
| Protea Aanbidding Sentrum | |
| Protea Aanbidding Sentrum | |
| Salem | |
| St Charles Lwanga Cath. Church |
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Quick Facts
Around Paarl
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇿🇦 About South Africa
Public Holidays in South Africa
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Paarl
What is the population of Paarl?
Paarl has a population of 236,910 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 9,439 people per square mile, spread across 25.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Paarl?
Paarl enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.1 inches.