Boulders Beach
Boulders Beach is a beach located in Simon's Town within the City of Cape Town. It is part of the Boulders Penguin Colony and is the 12th most looked-up sight in South Africa on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
December, January, and February are months that suit a visit because average temperatures are between 18 °C and 19 °C and rainfall is low, with about 3 to 7 rainy days per month. In contrast, the middle of the year is wetter and cooler. June and July are the coldest and wettest months, with average temperatures of 14 to 15 °C and approximately 14 rainy days per month.
Travelers can reach the beach via Cape Town International Airport, which is 29 km away. The site is 1326 km from Pretoria. Nearby attractions include the Cape Floristic Region, 7.8 km away, and Table Mountain National Park, located about 26 km away. Other sights within approximately 31 km include the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, the Castle of Good Hope, and Bo-Kaap.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, averaging 19 °C. The wettest is July, with about 150 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 28 | 25 | 33 | 77 | 107 | 137 | 150 | 119 | 80 | 44 | 35 | 30 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
