Simon's Town
City in South Africa
Simon's Town is a city in South Africa located 1327 km from Pretoria. Visitors are drawn to the area by its local attractions, including Boulders Beach and the Cape Floristic Region.
What to see
The city features Boulders Beach alongside the Cape Floristic Region, which is a UNESCO site.
When to go
Average temperatures range from 14 °C in July, August, and September to 19 °C in January and February. Rainfall varies throughout the year, with the driest months being January and February, recording 28 mm and 25 mm of rain respectively across about 2 days. The wettest month is July, with 150 mm of rain over about 12 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, located 29 km away.
Top sights in Simon's Town
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 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Simon's Town (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.