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St Francis Bay, South Africa
Eastern Cape · South Africa
St Francis Bay is a small city in Eastern Cape, South Africa with a population of 5,910. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About St Francis Bay
St Francis Bay is a holiday town in Sarah Baartman District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, roughly one hour’s drive from Gqeberha.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,910 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | -34.1603°, 24.8262° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Eastern Cape |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.3 inches (617 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About St Francis Bay
St Francis Bay is a small city in South Africa (Eastern Cape) with a population of 5,910. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in St Francis Bay
St Francis Bay has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 700 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 1,248.1 sq mi (3,232.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -34.1603°N, 24.8262°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 1.9 in |
St Francis Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 55°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (1.8").
Museums in St Francis Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Humansdorp Museum |
Libraries in St Francis Bay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ukhanyiso | 0.0 |
Hotels in St Francis Bay
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in St Francis Bay
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in St Francis Bay
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in St Francis Bay
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in St Francis Bay
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in St Francis Bay
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near St Francis Bay
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Beulah Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Humansdorp Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kareedouw Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Paradise Beach Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Progress Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Regyne Protea Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Seaview Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St Francis Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Uitenhage Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vlakteplaas Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in South Africa
12 public holidays this year
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What is the population of St Francis Bay?
St Francis Bay has a population of 5,910 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,248.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in St Francis Bay?
St Francis Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.3 inches.