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

Cape Floristic Region Climate Profile: Monthly Temperature, Precipitation, and Atmospheric Averages

Access a structured analysis of the monthly climate normals for the Cape Floristic Region, covering the 1991 to 2020 period. This dataset presents long-term averages for temperature, daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours measured at a representative coordinate. These statistics provide consistent reference points for understanding the annual atmospheric cycle without incorporating current weather fluctuations or site-specific forecasts.

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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
Temperature (°C)PrecipitationUp to 2.8 mm/day10°15°20°25°30°20°20°19°18°16°15°14°14°15°16°17°19°01230.40.40.51.21.62.82.42.11.310.90.4JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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 temperaturePrecipitationHumidityWind speedDaylight
January20 °C16.6° to 25.5°0.4 mm/day77.9%7.1 m/s14 hours
February20.3 °C17.2° to 26.2°0.4 mm/day78.4%6.9 m/s13.2 hours
March19.4 °C15.9° to 25.2°0.5 mm/day79.4%6.3 m/s12.2 hours
April17.7 °C14.2° to 24°1.2 mm/day79.4%5.8 m/s11.1 hours
May16.5 °C13.1° to 21.8°1.6 mm/day80.7%5.4 m/s10.2 hours
June15.1 °C11.8° to 19.4°2.8 mm/day78.5%5.9 m/s9.8 hours
July14.3 °C10.9° to 18.6°2.4 mm/day79.1%6 m/s10 hours
August14.3 °C11° to 19°2.1 mm/day79.3%6.1 m/s10.8 hours
September14.9 °C11.7° to 21°1.3 mm/day79.3%6.2 m/s11.8 hours
October16.2 °C12.5° to 22.6°1 mm/day78.7%6.5 m/s12.9 hours
November17.4 °C14° to 23.6°0.9 mm/day77.5%6.9 m/s13.8 hours
December19.1 °C15.6° to 24.6°0.4 mm/day77.6%6.8 m/s14.2 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

Interactive climate map

Compare National Park Climate Data Through an Interactive Global Map

Visit the MoriAtlas climate map to compare long-term monthly temperature and precipitation metrics across national parks. This visual interface helps you understand seasonal variations at specific protected area coordinates to deepen your knowledge of global park geography and environmental characteristics.

Global National Park Climate Map
Other park climates

Analyze long term monthly temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight rhythms across diverse protected landscapes.

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.
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Continue Exploring the Cape Floristic Region Protected Landscape

Deepen your understanding of the Cape Floristic Region by examining its mapped protected boundaries and terrain across the Western Cape. MoriAtlas provides structured geographic context for this vital biosphere reserve, helping you analyze the distribution of its unique fynbos and coastal shrubland ecosystems within South Africa.