De Kelders Weather, Climate and Seasons

De Kelders is situated just outside Gansbaai and the moderate climate is a combination of coastal and inland weather conditions with an abundance of fine weather days. The seaside village is most famous for its coastline that includes ancient caves, a nature reserve and clifftops that are the perfect vantage point to watch Southern right whales and dolphins frolicking in the bay.

Summer weather in De Kelders (December, January, February & March)

De Kelders average seasonal temperature in summer: 17°C (63°F) and 28°c (82°F)
De Kelders average daily temperature in summer: 25 °C (77°F)
De Kelders average monthly rainfall in summer: Mostly dry
De Kelders average daylight hours in summer: 12 to 14.5 hours

The summer months in De Kelders are generally warm to hot with not much rainfall expected although, with all coastal weather patterns, anything can happen. The long sunny days are perfect for outdoor living and adventures. De Kelders is perched above sea level meaning the temperature can be up to 10 °C (50°F) hotter than Gansbaai. The safe swimming coves and secluded beaches are protected from the southeasterly winds and are extremely popular in February which is known for mini-heatwaves when temperatures can reach up to 40°C (104°F).

Autumn weather in De Kelders (March, April, May & June)

De Kelders average seasonal temperature in autumn: 13°C (59°F) and 27°c (81°F)
De Kelders average daily temperature in autumn: 22°c (72°F)
De Kelders average monthly rainfall in autumn: 5 to 6 days a month
De Kelders average daylight hours in autumn: 10 to 12 hours

The autumn months in De Kelders merge with summer and winter so seamlessly that you will be hard-pressed to notice the end and beginning of each season. Other than dawn being noticeable later and dusk earlier, the daytime weather remains fine and sunny without much wind and rain. Mornings can be surprisingly icy from April onwards.

Winter weather in De Kelders (June, July, August & September)

De Kelders average seasonal temperature in winter: 11°C (52°F) and 20°c (68°F)
De Kelders average daily temperature in winter: 13°C (55°F)
De Kelders average monthly rainfall in winter: 10 to 11 days a month
De Kelders average daylight hours in winter: 9.5 to 12 hours

The winter months in De Kelders consist of an eclectic mix of mild fair weather days, icy days when ruthless storms and strong northerly winds batter the coastline and hot sunny days that make you want to be out-and-about making the most of the sunshine. Once in a while, all these weather patterns occur on the same day. Weather temperatures in De Kelders are noticeably warmer compared to those of Gansbaai during the coldest winter months.

Spring weather in De Kelders (September, October, November & December)

De Kelders average seasonal temperature in spring: 13°C (55°F) and 25°c (77°F)
De Kelders average daily temperature in spring: 23°C (73°F)
De Kelders average monthly rainfall in spring: 5 to 8 days
De Kelders average daylight hours in spring: 12 to 14 hours

The spring months in De Kelders offer an inspiring taste of the warmer months that lay ahead and the longer, warmer days are welcomed after the icy tail end of winter finally subsides. The abundance of rain has prepared the earth and the landscape is covered in blankets of yellow and pink blossoms.