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Greyton is located 2 hour’s drive from Cape Town, nestled in the Riviersonderend Mountains, and has a largely Mediterranean climate. This beautiful town in the Overberg offers leafy lanes and an abundance of fynbos - helped by generous helpings of both sunlight and rain. With every changing season, new and amazing landscapes emerge in this part of the country-side, providing visitors with a range of exciting activities and attractions all year round.
Greyton is a real treat in spring when the incredible wildflowers come out to bloom. You’ll be able to feast on an array of rainbow colours blanketing the surrounding landscape at this time of year. During the summer months, the average day-time temperature is around 27°C providing the perfect weather for outdoor activities and exploration. The Goebos and Riviersonderend River in particular offer pleasant swimming and canoeing opportunities for the whole family. You can even enjoy eel and bass fishing if that’s your idea of relaxation. Greyton also offers tennis, bowls, golf courses and even horse riding for those looking for a bit of sport.
This town receives most of its rainfall for the year during winter, although light showers are known to occur during summer. The rains gradually increase from around May and then reach a peak during August. This time of the year generally brings with it cool days that average temperatures of around 16°C. The coldest month is July making it a good time to hike through the usually snow-covered mountains. This is when Greyton's weather takes on the atmosphere of an alpine village with shady oaks and a cosmopolitan community. You won’t want to miss out on the Saturday morning market where you can pick and choose from the delectable baked goods and freshly brewed coffees.
Unlike most of the Overberg towns, Greyton is fairly sheltered from the cold fronts that hit Cape Town during winter. In fact, only one in two actually makes it over the mountains and on to Greyton. Regardless of the time of year, this is the perfect destination for getting away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. It’s a village almost suspended in time with regular social events, amazing restaurants, wine estates, interesting shops and prolific art galleries on offer for tourists and locals alike. It’s not hard to see why the early settlers found Greyton’s moderate climate, predictable weather and evergreen valley so attractive.