Best Time to Visit Hermanus for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

92/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, December, February

Avoid

June, July

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Weather

12°C – 22°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Hermanus?

The best time to visit Hermanus for backpacking is January, December, February, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Hermanus

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	92Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	27°	20	4.1	68%	dry
February	91Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	27°	19	4.5	69%	dry
March	91Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	26°	21	5.6	69%	dry
April	88Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	23°	50	7.9	72%	shoulder
May	82Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	20°	75	10.9	75%	shoulder
June	75Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	18°	104	11.5	74%	shoulder
July	72Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	17°	103	11.1	74%	shoulder
August	72Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	17°	94	12.1	74%	shoulder
September	84Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	19°	56	9.4	74%	shoulder
October	89Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	22°	38	8.5	71%	dry
November	91Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	23°	34	6.9	69%	dry
December	92Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	25°	24	5.1	68%	dry