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Tesselaarsdal, South Africa

Western Cape · South Africa

Tesselaarsdal is a small town in Western Cape, South Africa with a population of 1,500. Elevation: 1,230 ft (375 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,500 Population 993/sq mi density
1,230 ft Elevation 375 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
23.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Tesselaarsdal

Tesselaarsdal is a dispersed rural settlement in the Theewaterskloof Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa. It is situated on the northern side of the Kleinrivier Mountains, 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of the town of Caledon. The 2011 census recorded a population of 1,395 people in 428 households in Tesselaarsdal and on the surrounding farms.

People

Population1,500
Density993/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain23.3 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation1,230 ft (375 m)
Population1,500
Population Density993 / sq mi
Elevation1,230 ft (375 m)
Coordinates-34.3333°, 19.5333°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceWestern Cape
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation23.3 inches (592 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tesselaarsdal

Tesselaarsdal is a small town in South Africa (Western Cape) with a population of 1,500. The city sits at an elevation of 1,230 feet (375 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Tesselaarsdal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 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 23.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,230 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above South Africa avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,230 ft (375 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density993/sq mi
Coordinates-34.3333°N, 19.5333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.3"
39% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
February 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in
March 67°F (19°C) 1.2 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
July 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in Coldest
August 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
December 67°F (20°C) 1.1 in

Tesselaarsdal has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 52°F in July to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Tesselaarsdal

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Teslaarsdal Primary School - - - -
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Libraries in Tesselaarsdal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Caledon Library0.0
Caledon Town Hall Library0.0
Stanford Library0.0
Tesselaarsdal Library0.0

Restaurants in Tesselaarsdal

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

De Postkantoor Cafe
The Kitchen Restaurant & Bar

Train Stations in Tesselaarsdal

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Krige

Breweries in Tesselaarsdal

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birkenhead

Airports Near Tesselaarsdal

11 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
Overberg AirportOVGSmall Airport
Paarl East Airport-Small Airport
Pearly Beach Airstrip-Small Airport
Stellenbosch Airport-Small Airport
Worcester Glider Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg

🇿🇦 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 Tesselaarsdal

What is the population of Tesselaarsdal?

Tesselaarsdal has a population of 1,500 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 993 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tesselaarsdal?

Tesselaarsdal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.3 inches.

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