Paarl, Western Cape Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Paarl get?

Paarl gets 327 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 67 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 55% of South Africa.

June is the wettest month, with 70 mm. February is the driest, with 7 mm. June has the most rainy days, about 10.

Paarl weather by month

Paarl weather in January

In January, Paarl averages a high of 33°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 78% of daylight hours. The January record high is 44°C (2022) and the record low is 7°C (2007).

Paarl weather in February

In February, Paarl averages a high of 33°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 83% of daylight hours. The February record high is 44°C (2014) and the record low is 5°C (1998).

Paarl weather in March

In March, Paarl averages a high of 31°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 65% of daylight hours. The March record high is 44°C (2017) and the record low is 5°C (2001).

Paarl weather in April

In April, Paarl averages a high of 28°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 21 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 63% of daylight hours. The April record high is 41°C (2014) and the record low is 1°C (2011).

Paarl weather in May

In May, Paarl averages a high of 24°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 35 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 57% of daylight hours. The May record high is 34°C (2007) and the record low is 0°C (2000). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Paarl weather in June

In June, Paarl averages a high of 21°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 70 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 53% of daylight hours. The June record high is 32°C (2004) and the record low is 0°C (2003).

Paarl weather in July

In July, Paarl averages a high of 20°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 55 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 56% of daylight hours. The July record high is 31°C (2018) and the record low is -2°C (2003). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Paarl weather in August

In August, Paarl averages a high of 21°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 46 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 57% of daylight hours. The August record high is 32°C (2023) and the record low is -1°C (2003). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Paarl weather in September

In September, Paarl averages a high of 23°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 56% of daylight hours. The September record high is 38°C (2019) and the record low is 1°C (2015). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Paarl weather in October

In October, Paarl averages a high of 27°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 60% of daylight hours. The October record high is 42°C (2015) and the record low is -1°C (2000). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Paarl weather in November

In November, Paarl averages a high of 29°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 60% of daylight hours. The November record high is 42°C (2015) and the record low is 3°C (2018).

Paarl weather in December

In December, Paarl averages a high of 31°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 70% of daylight hours. The December record high is 45°C (2015) and the record low is 7°C (2024).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Paarl

February is the sunniest month in Paarl, with sunshine about 83% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest, at 53%. Over the year the sun shines about 63% of daylight hours. Paarl is cloudier than 58% of South Africa.

Humidity peaks in July at 74% and is lowest in February at 53%.

Paarl has about 68 days a year above 32°C. Paarl is hotter than 82% of South Africa.

Paarl weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Paarl station is 45°C, on December 30, 2015. The coldest is -2°C, on July 3, 2003.

The wettest day on record brought 65 mm of rain, on April 6, 1982.

38 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The best time to visit Paarl

The most comfortable time to visit is typically May and July to October, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.

Winter (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 20°C and lows near 6°C.

Spring (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 10°C.

Summer (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 33°C and lows near 15°C.

Autumn (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 28°C and lows near 11°C.

Paarl climate questions

How much rain does Paarl get?

Paarl gets 327 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 67 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Paarl?

June is the wettest month in Paarl, with 70 mm. February is the driest, with 7 mm.

How many rainy days does Paarl have a year?

Paarl has about 67 days with measurable rain in an average year. June has the most, about 10.

What is the hottest month in Paarl?

February is the warmest month in Paarl, with an average high of 33°C.

What is the coldest month in Paarl?

July is the coldest month in Paarl, with an average low of 6°C.

What is the record high temperature in Paarl?

The record high at the Paarl station is 45°C, set on December 30, 2015. The record low is -2°C, on July 3, 2003.

What is the sunniest month in Paarl?

February is the sunniest month in Paarl, with sunshine about 83% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Paarl?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically May and July to October, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.