When to go · Swellendam

Swellendam in July

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, mountain trails slippery).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) / 6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C); average high / low
Rain days: 10
Crowds: Medium; South Africa overall
Prices: Medium; South Africa overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Swellendam

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, mountain trails slippery).

July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

SwellendamHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 64 °F (18 °C), lows around 43 °F (6 °C), rain on about 10 days

South Africa overall: Wettest Cape month; best Kruger visibility. Whales arrive off Hermanus.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Swellendam, side by side.

First month

Second month

July: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, mountain trails slippery).

January: Inside Swellendam's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, warm days); Mar–May for quiet trails.

Swellendam: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.