SeasonMapStellenbosch (Winelands) weather in November
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November in Stellenbosch: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Stellenbosch · #70 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Stellenbosch in November
Stellenbosch's forum calls November one of the best months in the Western Cape — green and lush after the winter rains, the first genuinely summer-warm stretch of the year. Regulars flag it as more changeable than February, with more chance of rain, days that can reach 40°C alongside cooler ones, and a jumper worth having for evenings even though days need no warm layers.
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Stellenbosch climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 27°C / 80°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Sea temperature | 17°C / 63°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 29 mm / 1.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 65% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Stellenbosch in November
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Stellenbosch's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherStellenbosch's best weather comes in April, October and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Stellenbosch in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
The summer south-easter
15 Nov – 28 Feb · usuallyWind seasonThe wind that runs Cape Town reaches the valley too, blunted by the mountains but still enough to move an outdoor tasting indoors after lunch. It blows hardest through midsummer and it dries the fynbos out. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Stellenbosch — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Stellenbosch?
Stellenbosch in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Stellenbosch?
- November in Stellenbosch: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Stellenbosch on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Stellenbosch in November?
- In November, Stellenbosch averages a daily high of 26.9°C and a low of 13.4°C, with about 28.5 mm of rain over roughly 5.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Stellenbosch in November?
- Stellenbosch has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in November.
Other months in Stellenbosch
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Similar destinations in Southern Africa — November
Within 300 km: Cape Town's Southern right whales around 1 Jun – 30 Nov, and Hermanus' Southern right whales around 1 Jun – 30 Nov.