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Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Stellenbosch is a mid-size city in Western Cape, South Africa with a population of 96,228. Elevation: 400 ft (122 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch is a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa, situated about 50 kilometres east of Cape Town, along the banks of the Eerste River at the foot of the Stellenbosch Mountain. The town became known as the City of Oaks or Eikestad in Afrikaans and Dutch due to the large number of oak trees that were planted by its founder, Simon van der Stel, to grace the streets and homesteads.
People
Climate
| Population | 96,228 |
| Population Density | 30,260 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Coordinates | -33.9346°, 18.8668° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Western Cape |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.7 inches (1,694 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.5 inches (4 cm) |
About Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch is a mid-size city in South Africa (Western Cape) with a population of 96,228. The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet (122 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is Feb (22.1°C), the coldest is Jul (12.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 521 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 30,260/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.9346°N, 18.8668°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in |
Stellenbosch has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 53°F in August to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.9").
Schools in Stellenbosch
28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luckhoff High School | - | - | - | - |
| Delicuim | - | - | - | - |
| Kayamandi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Stellenbosch Waldorf School | - | - | - | - |
| WEBER GEDENK NGK PRIMÊRE SKOOL | - | - | - | - |
| A. F. Louw Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kayamandi Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| STELLENZICHT SEKONDÊR | - | - | - | - |
| St. Idas RK Primêre Skool | - | - | - | - |
| Laerskool Eikestad | - | - | - | - |
| Rhenish Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rhenish High School | - | - | - | - |
| Bloemhof High School | - | - | - | - |
| Brückner de Villiers Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikaya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Idas Valley Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| PIETER LANGEVELDT PRIMÊRE SKOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Dorothea Spesiale Skool | - | - | - | - |
| Cloetesville Primêre Skool | - | - | - | - |
| Rietenbosch Primêre Skool | - | - | - | - |
| Cloetesville High School | - | - | - | - |
| Makapula High School | - | - | - | - |
| Paul Roos Gimnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Laerskool Stellenbosch | - | - | - | - |
| Hoërskool Stellenbosch | - | - | - | - |
| Lynedoch Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Junior Akademie Preschool | - | - | - | - |
| BOLAND COLLEGE/CENTRAL OFFICE | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Stellenbosch
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFM 94.5 | pop, rock | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio 786 | - | MP3 56 kbps | |
| Cape Talk 567 | adult contemporary, south africa | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Fine Music Radio | classical, m3u8 | UNKNOWN | |
| Smile 90.4 FM | - | AAC | |
| Magic 828 | - | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Good Hope FM | music, talk | FLV | |
| CCFM 107.5 | christian | AAC | |
| Heaven FM | - | MP3 | |
| Bush Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bok Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Helderberg FM | community radio | MP3 | |
| Cape Talk | current affairs, news | MP3 64 kbps | |
| KFM 94.5 | kfm | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in Stellenbosch
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Gangster Museum | ||||
| Afrikaanse Taalmuseum | ||||
| Classic Car Collection | ||||
| De Oude Woning | ||||
| Franschhoek Cellar | ||||
| Franschhoek Motor Museum | ||||
| Heemkring Archive | ||||
| Historium Conference Centre | ||||
| Lwandle Migrant Workers Museum | ||||
| Lwandle Migrant Workers Museum | ||||
| Museo Della Passione | ||||
| Museo Della Passione | ||||
| Museum van de Caab | ||||
| Paarl Museum | ||||
| Pniel Museum | ||||
| Rupert Museum | ||||
| Rust-en-Vrede Gallery and Clay Museum | ||||
| Soetmelksvlei – A family experience by Babylonstoren | ||||
| Stellenbosch University Museum | ||||
| Toy Museum | ||||
| Vergelegen Library | ||||
| Vergelegen Library | ||||
| Village Museum | ||||
| Voorgelegen |
Libraries in Stellenbosch
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellville Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brackenfell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cloetesville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Delft Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Delft South Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Durbanville Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gordon's Bay Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Groenheuwel Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harare Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Idas Valley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kraaifontein Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kuyasa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Commons | 0.0 | |||||
| Nazeena Isaacs Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paarl Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Peter Wessels Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Somerset West Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Somerset West Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stellenbosch University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Strand Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Suider-strand Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Suider-strand Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Stellenbosch
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaauwklippen Family Market | |||||
| Elgin Railway Market | |||||
| Lourensford Market | |||||
| Lourensford Market | |||||
| On the Run Marketing | |||||
| Root44 | |||||
| Somerset West Market | |||||
| Somerset West Market |
Hotels in Stellenbosch
27 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Stellenbosch
107 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Stellenbosch
39 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Stellenbosch
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Stellenbosch
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Stellenbosch
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Stellenbosch
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Stellenbosch
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Stellenbosch
7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Stellenbosch
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Stellenbosch
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Stellenbosch
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Stellenbosch
14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Stellenbosch
9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Stellenbosch
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Stellenbosch
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Stellenbosch
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Stellenbosch
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBC brewery tasting room | ||||
| Lilypatrick | ||||
| Soul Barrel Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Stellenbosch
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Stellenbosch
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 |
| Delta 200 Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Diepkloof Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Malmesbury Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Morningstar Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paarl East Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pearly Beach Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Somersveld Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Stellenbosch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Worcester Glider Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Stellenbosch
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Postnet |
Treatment Centers in Stellenbosch
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Centre | ||
| Strand Community Day Centre | ||
| Therapy in Action Somerset West |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Stellenbosch
32 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| AFM Worship Center | |
| AGS | |
| All Saints Anglican Church | |
| Baptist Church | |
| Baptiste Bybel Kerk | |
| Christ Church Stellenbosch | |
| Church | |
| Doxa Deo | |
| Gereformeerde Kerk | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Kruiskerk | |
| Lutheran Church | |
| Moedergemeente | |
| Nederduits Hervormde Kerk van Afrika | |
| New Apostolic Church | |
| New Apostolic Church | |
| NG Kerk Stellenbosch-Wes | |
| NG Kerk Welgelegen | |
| Old Apostolic Church | |
| Rhenish Mission Church |
Explore Near Stellenbosch
Quick Facts
Around Stellenbosch
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Stellenbosch
53 places within 15 km
- • Duiweskloof Overhang
- • Dylan Lewis Studio and Sculpture Garden
- • GUS Gallery
- • Ilse Schermers Art Gallery
- • Vincent Da Silva Gallery
- • Afrikaskop
- • Babilonstoring
- • Banghoek Peak
- • Bleskop
- • Bothmaskop
- + 38 more
- • Mill waterwheel
- • Ruined MCSA Stellebosch Mountain Hut
- • Helderberg Farm 4x4
- • Pic-sans-nom viewpoint
- • Spook Hill
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Stellenbosch
What is the population of Stellenbosch?
Stellenbosch has a population of 96,228 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 30,260 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Stellenbosch?
Stellenbosch enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 66.7 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.