Franschhoek Weather Report
Winter 2025A 7 Day Weather Report For The Franschhoek Village
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Monday 7 July
After a weekend soaked in rain, today greets us with a blanket of clouds, but hey, at least it’s dry and not raining on our parade! As the day winds down, the sun makes its grand entrance, spreading its warm embrace while the clouds elegantly step aside. The evening starts off with clear skies, but as night creeps in, those high clouds will roll in like they own the place, covering up the stars.
Temperatures & Winds
Mid-Morning 10°C
Afternoon High 13°C
Mid-Evening 8°C
Dawn 7°C
Morning winds – NW at around 8km/h
Afternoon winds – NW at around 13km/h
Evening winds – NE at around 5km/h
Overnight winds – N at around 7km/h
Tuesday 8 July
If you were counting on a bright and cheery day, I’m afraid I have to burst that bubble: it looks like sunshine will be playing hard to get, with only a few shy glimpses here and there, as those high clouds take over the sky for most of the day. The skies are sticking around just as they are, hanging out through the evening and into the night. No surprises here, folks!
Temperatures & Winds
Mid-Morning 13°C
Afternoon High 18°C
Mid-Evening 11°C
Dawn 12°C
Morning winds – NNW at around 9km/h
Afternoon winds – NNW at around 12km/h
Evening winds – NNW at around 7km/h
Overnight winds – NNW at around 14km/h
Wednesday 9 July
So, it looks like those annoying high clouds are sticking around for the morning and midday, but don’t worry! They’re set to vanish by the afternoon, making way for a beautiful sun to grace our chilly village with its warm, golden rays. Isn’t that just delightful? Well, it looks like our sunny day is about to get a little moody. Those clear skies are packing their bags, and low clouds are set to take over this evening, sticking around all night. And just to spice things up, we might even see a drop or two of rain making an appearance in the forecast.
Temperatures & Winds
Mid-Morning 14°C
Afternoon High 16°C
Mid-Evening 12°C
Dawn 9°C
Morning winds – NW at around 21km/h
Afternoon winds – NNW at around 24km/h
Evening winds – NNW at around 8km/h
Overnight winds – NNE at around 7km/h
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Thursday 10 July
Well, well, well, it looks like those early morning clouds are about to take a walk, making way for a fantastic sunny day ahead! So, here’s the deal: while the sun might be shining bright, don’t let that fool you! It’s going to be a bit nippy in the morning and still pretty cool in the afternoon. So, make sure to bundle up if you’re heading outside! And just like that, we’re waving farewell to the lovely weather as a cold front crashes into the valley, showering us with rain throughout the night and dropping about 12 mm of the wet stuff. Talk about a dramatic entrance!
Temperatures & Winds
Mid-Morning 13°C
Afternoon High 16°C
Mid-Evening 11°C
Dawn 10°C
Morning winds – NNW at around 10km/h
Afternoon winds – NW at around 15km/h
Evening winds – NW at around 10km/h
Overnight winds – NNW at around 14km/h
Friday 11 July
It’s one of those cloudy days where the sky seems to be having a little mood swing, with scattered showers in the morning that might just drop about 7 mm of rain. Perfect weather for a cosy indoor vibe, right? The afternoon is set to be a bit overcast, but don’t worry, there’s no rain in the forecast. The clouds will start to part as the evening rolls in, and by midnight, we’re looking at some clear skies ahead. Perfect for stargazing, if that’s your thing!
Temperatures & Winds
Mid-Morning 11°C
Afternoon High 11°C
Mid-Evening 8°C
Dawn 5°C
Morning winds – NNW at around 15km/h
Afternoon winds – WNW at around 13km/h
Evening winds – WSW at around 8km/h
Overnight winds – E at around 8km/h
Saturday 12 July
What a fantastic day to revel in the Bastille Festival in the Village! The skies are a brilliant blue, and the sunshine is just perfect to lift your spirits. Hey, folks! Just a heads up, it’s going to be a bit chilly out there, so make sure you grab that jacket before heading out! With clear skies settling in for the evening and overnight, we can expect some crisp, cold air to sweep through. Don’t be surprised if you see a bit of frost in those low-lying areas come early morning!
Temperatures & Winds
Mid-Morning 9°C
Afternoon High 14°C
Mid-Evening 8°C
Dawn 6°C
Morning winds – E at around 10km/h
Afternoon winds – E at around 12km/h
Evening winds – E at around 9km/h
Overnight winds – NE at around 7km/h
Sunday 13 July
What a fantastic way to wrap up the Bastille festival, thanks to some delightful winter weather!” What a day! The sun will be shining like it’s auditioning for a role in a summer blockbuster, and the afternoon will bring delightful warmth that just begs for some outdoor fun. It’s the kind of weather that makes you want to throw a party in your backyard or just lounge around soaking it all in! The evening skies are looking pretty clear, and it seems like they’ll keep that vibe going all night long.
Temperatures & Winds
Mid-Morning 10°C
Afternoon High 18°C
Mid-Evening 10°C
Dawn 7°C
Morning winds – NE at around 8km/h
Afternoon winds – NW at around 10km/h
Evening winds – NNE at around 7km/h
Overnight winds – NNE at around 8km/h
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Franschhoek Climate
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.
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