Westcliff Weather, Climate and Seasons

The geographical location of Westcliff on the Cape South Coast, between Cape Town and Cape Infanta, places it in the heart of the Overberg's wine and floral kingdom. The area is an upmarket suburb and much of it overlooks Walker Bay.

Summer weather in Westcliff (December, January, February & March)

• Westcliff average seasonal temperature in summer: 16°C (60°F) and 25°c (77°F)
• Westcliff average daily temperature in summer: 25 °C (77°F)
• Westcliff average monthly rainfall in summer: 1 day a month
• Westcliff average daylight hours in summer: 12 to 14.5 hours

Summer months in Westcliff are warm to piping hot with not much rain expected. Although the Atlantic Ocean’s Benguela current brings cooling south-easterly breezes to the area, December, January and February are sizzlers. Days can be spent cooling off in the ocean at one of the many popular beaches along the Hermanus coastline that includes Blue Flag accredited, Grotto Beach.

Autumn weather in Westcliff (March, April, May & June)

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

Autumn months in Westcliff merge with summer and winter quite seamlessly and, other than dawn being quite a bit later and dusk a whole lot earlier, daytime weather remains mostly fine and sunny. A few rainy days bring a little colour back into the landscape which by now has begun to show the after-effects of the hot, dry summer months. Mornings can be surprisingly icy in Westcliff from April onwards.

Winter weather in Westcliff (June, July, August & September)

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

Winter months in Westcliff consist of an eclectic mix of fair weather days, surprisingly hot sunny days that make you want to be down on the beach and icy days when ruthless storms and strong winds batter the Westcliff coastline. When intermittent snowfalls occur on mountain peaks inland you may want to get cosy next to a warm log fire with a glass of sherry or a big mug of hot chocolate.

Spring weather in Westcliff (September, October, November & December)

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

Spring months in Westcliff offer an inspiring taste of the sunny months that lay ahead. The winter rainfall has soaked the earth and in thanks, Mother Nature has given new life to the landscape, which is now covered in generous splashes of pink Fynbos blossoms. Gardens in the area come to life and wildflowers dot every available pavement and empty field. A trip inland at the beginning of spring to see the endless blankets of canary yellow canola fields is one not to be missed! Spring celebrations in Westcliff include the annual Hermanus Whale Festival as well as other outdoor festivities.

Westcliff surrounding area weather-related information:

Eastcliff Weather
Fernkloof Weather
Fisherhaven Weather
Hawston Weather
Hemel-en-Aarde Weather
Hermanus Heights Weather
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Mount Pleasant Weather
Northcliff Weather
Onrus Weather
Sandbaai Weather
Vermont Weather
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