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Weather & Climate in Franschhoek, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Franschhoek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 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 66.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 896 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,353/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.9108°N, 19.1198°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in |
Franschhoek has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 52°F in August to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.0").