Cape Floristic Region
Simon's Town, South Africa UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Cape Floristic Region is a floristic kingdom and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in South Africa. Covering about 78,555 km2, it is one of the 23 most looked-up sights in the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the warmer months from December to March, when average temperatures are around 18 °C to 19 °C and rainfall is low, at about 2 to 4 days of rain per month. Between June and August, the area is cooler with average temperatures of about 13 °C and more frequent rain, averaging about 12 days per month.
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is the nearest airport, located 30 km away. The site is about 1,329 km from Pretoria. Visitors can combine a trip here with visits to Boulders Beach, which is 7.8 km away, or Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, located 20.6 km away. Other nearby locations include Table Mountain National Park, Castle of Good Hope, and Bo-Kaap.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, averaging 19 °C. The wettest is July, with about 169 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 30 | 27 | 35 | 82 | 120 | 154 | 169 | 133 | 90 | 47 | 37 | 33 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
