The climate of Hermanus

The current climate in Hermanus features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of 18°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 8°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Hermanus, South Africa.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Hermanus in recent years was 42°C in March 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 11°C in August 2018.

Rainfall amount

On average, Hermanus receives 572 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

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Best time to visit Hermanus?

The best time to visit Hermanus for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Hermanus.

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Climate Table of Hermanus

The climate table of Hermanus shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 27 27 25 24 21 19 18 19 20 23 24 25
Temp. min (°C) 17 17 16 13 11 10 9 9 11 13 14 16
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Precipitation (mm) 29 23 40 25 54 104 79 77 47 38 33 23
UV Index 9 9 8 7 5 4 4 6 7 8 9 9

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Hermanus, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Hermanus

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Yearly Temperature in Hermanus

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Hermanus, South Africa. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Hermanus

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Hermanus

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Hermanus, South Africa. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Hermanus

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Average weather in Hermanus by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Hermanus. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.