Park climate1991–2020 climate normals19 m source elevationNASA POWER

Detailed climatology based on twelve-month records for a representative site in the Western Cape

Cape Floristic Region: monthly climate

Name: Cape Floristic Region monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

At the representative location for Cape Floristic Region, monthly mean temperatures range from 14.3 to 20.3 °C (1991–2020). Compare precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight for each month.

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Annual climate pattern

Long-term monthly averages tracking temperature ranges and daily precipitation rates across twelve months

Cape Floristic Region Annual Climate Normals, Monthly Temperature and Precipitation Patterns

Average temperatures in the Cape Floristic Region peak during the warmest months with mean highs reaching over twenty-six degrees, before moderating through cooler mid-year periods. Corresponding climatology records reflect long-term monthly normals for a single representative coordinate rather than real-time weather conditions.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 17.1 °C
Warmest month: February
Coolest month: August
Wettest month: June

Twelve-month climate

Analyze average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, wind speeds, and calculated daylight across the calendar year.

Cape Floristic Region Twelve-Month Climate Comparison and Monthly Weather Records

Evaluate long-term climate normals by comparing average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures alongside daily precipitation rates for each month of the year. This dataset provides a structured monthly breakdown of relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight hours derived from representative coordinate baselines.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	20 °C16.6° to 25.5°	0.4 mm/day	77.9%	7.1 m/s	14 hours
February	20.3 °C17.2° to 26.2°	0.4 mm/day	78.4%	6.9 m/s	13.2 hours
March	19.4 °C15.9° to 25.2°	0.5 mm/day	79.4%	6.3 m/s	12.2 hours
April	17.7 °C14.2° to 24°	1.2 mm/day	79.4%	5.8 m/s	11.1 hours
May	16.5 °C13.1° to 21.8°	1.6 mm/day	80.7%	5.4 m/s	10.2 hours
June	15.1 °C11.8° to 19.4°	2.8 mm/day	78.5%	5.9 m/s	9.8 hours
July	14.3 °C10.9° to 18.6°	2.4 mm/day	79.1%	6 m/s	10 hours
August	14.3 °C11° to 19°	2.1 mm/day	79.3%	6.1 m/s	10.8 hours
September	14.9 °C11.7° to 21°	1.3 mm/day	79.3%	6.2 m/s	11.8 hours
October	16.2 °C12.5° to 22.6°	1 mm/day	78.7%	6.5 m/s	12.9 hours
November	17.4 °C14° to 23.6°	0.9 mm/day	77.5%	6.9 m/s	13.8 hours
December	19.1 °C15.6° to 24.6°	0.4 mm/day	77.6%	6.8 m/s	14.2 hours

Compare two months

See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.

First month

Second month

Mean temperature: August: 14.3 °C; February: 20.3 °C; Change from August to February: +6 °C
Precipitation: August: 2.1 mm/day; February: 0.4 mm/day; Change from August to February: -1.8 mm/day
Daylight: August: 10.8 hours; February: 13.2 hours; Change from August to February: +2.5 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Warmest, coolest, wettest, and windiest monthly normals derived from long term climatology records

Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights and Comparative Extremes for Cape Floristic Region

Calculated monthly comparisons highlight the highest and lowest points across twelve long term averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and daylight duration. These figures represent statistical normals for a single representative coordinate rather than observed weather extremes or park wide forecasts.

Warmest month: February20.3 °C
Coolest month: August14.3 °C
Wettest month: June2.8 mm/day
Driest month: February0.4 mm/day
Most humid month: May80.7%
Windiest month: January7.1 m/s
Longest daylight: December14.2 hours

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Comparing Cape Floristic Region Climate Profiles With Other Protected Areas

Examine monthly climate normals across different protected areas to evaluate atmospheric contrast beyond Cape Floristic Region. Standardized meteorological records provide structured baseline comparison for temperature, precipitation, humidity, and daylight variation in varied geographic settings.