Weather
Overall, the Western Cape climate is typically Mediterranean, with warm, dry summers. Near the coast, summer's temperature rise from a pleasant low of 15º C to a warm 27º C. Inland temperatures are on average 3-5º C higher.
Tip: The African sun can be harsh, so please make sure you apply sun block when you head outdoors, wear a cap, and drink lots of water!
Money
Our currency is the Rand, it features the Big Five, and our burgers are cheaper here than in the USA...
Water
Unfortunately the last few rainy seasons have yielded insufficient rain to catchment areas around the Western Cape, which means that water restrictions are on the cards. Be mindful of this and use water like a local - sparingly.
Getting Outdoors
The Western Cape is one of the most naturally beautiful places in the world with some of the best outdoor activities on offer, including a number of amazing hikes not far from the city and town centres. But please ensure you stay safe by adhering to the following safety tips:
If you are going hiking, we recommend the use of a qualified mountain guide should you wish to explore any of our mountains or nature reserves on foot. Contact local tourism office for a guide.
If you are going without a guide, make sure you take a map, keep to demarcated paths and do not go alone. Wear comfortable walking shoes and take along a hat and something warm as the weather can change suddenly in the mountains. Also take enough water, sunblock and a charged mobile phone with emergency numbers saved. Tell someone where you are going and when you should be expected back, and start heading back well before dark.
Get off the grid
Of course, sometimes all you need to do in the summer holidays is get completely off the grid. Don’t worry, we have you covered.
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Summer Getaways
The Western Cape is known for its natural beauty, pristine coastal stretches, its amazing beaches and epic seaside towns – sometimes is can be pretty hard to choose where to stay! Here are some of the best seaside spots to spend your summer vacation in the Western Cape.
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Hit the beach
The Western Cape has the most beautiful beaches in the world with Cape Town alone boasting 72 beaches! So if you’re a beach lover, you have found heaven on earth. National Geographic recently named Muizenberg as one of the World’s Best Surf Towns, so surfing is also big in the province, with locals your best bet on where to go for the best waves.
But in season the beaches get busy, so if you want a good spot, we suggest you get there early. And PLEASE remember your sun block, it gets hot out there!
Good to know: The Western Cape has some of the best beaches in the country with a number being handed Blue Flag status:
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Summer Events
Summer in the Western Cape is jam-packed with events! Take a look at what’s on offer over December and January and head back to this article in January to get the lowdown on what’s going on in February!
December Events
Beer, surfing, champagne, running and mountain biking! Yep, summer is here and come December there are plenty of awesome events to attend, support and take part in. Start planning your December in the Western Cape right now!
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January Events
Summer is in full swing in the Western Cape and come January there will still be loads to do! Break out your best outfits for the horse races, slip into your cleats for a race of a different kind or get ready for a wet and wild music festival – you will be spoilt for choice in the New Year.
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