Franschhoek 5 Day Weather Report
Summer 2012
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Morning Minimum: 17°C
Cloudy over the southern valley in the early morning with just a bit of drizzle onthe southern mountains, becoming partly cloudy over the southern valley and clear down the valley towards Paarl through the morning. Mostly sunny skies are expected through midday with clouds remaining on the southern mountains.
Gusting winds will blow from the south east at up to 28km/h, .
Afternoon Maximum: 24°C
Mostly sunny over the valley with clouds on the southern mountains occasionally blowing in over the southern valley. Skies over the northern valley will remain clear with plenty of sunshine. Mostly clear over the valley with passing clouds in the evening.
Winds will blow from the south east at up to 30km/h at times in places.
Mostly clear skies overnight.
Morning Minimum: 17°C
Afternoon Maximum: 29°C
Partly cloudy skies in the early morning, becoming mostly sunny through the day with drifting clouds at times over the southern valley and warm pleasant conditions and partly cloudy skies in the afternoon hours. Mostly clear skies in the evening.
Winds will blow from the south east at up to 25km/h.
Skies remain clear overnight.
Morning Minimum: 18°C
Afternoon Maximum: 35°C
A fine summers day with clear skies and strong sunshine throughout the day. Hot and uncomfortable conditions in the afternoon hot winds off the north east mountains. Uncomfortable conditions are expected in the evening.
Winds will blow from the east at up to 20km/h.
Clear skies and warm overnight
Franschhoek Weather - Looking Ahead
Sunday 4 February: Another fine summers day with clear skies and brilliant sunshine, becoming quite hot in the afternoon with possible temperatures higher than the indicated maximum. reaching a high of 32°C. Winds will blow from east at up to 16km/h, swinging to south westerlies later. Skies remain clear in the evening and overnight.
Monday 5 February: Another fine day with clear skies and bright sunshine, reaching a high of 30°C. Winds will blow from the east south east at up to 28km/h. Clear skies in the evening and overnight.
Gary Scott. Franschhoek Webmaster and Weatherman.
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Franschhoek has a Mediterranean climate which is generally characterised by dry, hot summers and cold, wet winters.
In the summer the prevailing wind blows in from the south east. This cool wind, known as the Cape Doctor, brings much needed relief from the high temperatures of mid summer, however when it blows, it blows hard at gale force speeds. It is when this wind dies down and is replaced by a north east wind, that the weather starts to get very, very hot with temperatures exceeding 40°C on occasions, then one begins to long for the Cape Doctor's return despite it's blustery strength.
Autumn in Franschhoek is the most pleasant and beautiful season. With the south easterly wind fading away, it is a time of gentle winds from the north and south west. The weather is neither too hot nor too cold, in fact it's just perfect. What's more the valley comes alive with rich colours. Russet hues of red as the leaves of vines and trees wither and fall amidst emerging greens as the first rains bring new life to the dried up fynbos and grasses. The sultry and calm evenings make for a delightful dining experience on the patios of the many restaurants in the village.
Franschhoek winters are characterised by a procession of cold fronts marching across the valley, accompanied by heavy winds from the north west and torrential downpours, followed by scattered rain showers and icy winds from the south west bringing snowfalls at times on the mountains surrounding the valley. Interspersed between the grey and wet weather are glorious sunny and warm days with crisp clear blue skies and frosty mornings. The cold nights make for cosy evenings by the fireplace and duvets and blankets on the bed.
Spring in the Franschhoek valley brings an added lushness to the greenery of winter as the vines and trees begin to flower and sprout new leaves. In the early spring the cold fronts continue to come and can be particularly cold, as the cold south easterly wind begins to pick up as the fronts move off to the east. These fronts gradually weaken and fade as the sun moves into the southern hemisphere and the days become longer and warmer and drier. Soon it will be summer again, when once again we will long for the Cape Doctor to cool off those very hot days.
