Geography of Robben Island
Geography of Robben Island: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Robben Island
Camps Bay Beach is 10 mi to the south, Table Mountain is 11 mi to the south, Table Mountain is 11 mi to the south and Cape Town International Airport is 18 mi to the south-east.
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Coordinates: 33°48′24.1″S 18°22′0.1″E (-33.8067, 18.3667)
Quick facts about Robben Island
| Type | UNESCO World Heritage Site |
|---|---|
| City | Cape Town |
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Coordinates | 33°48′24.1″S 18°22′0.1″E (-33.8067, 18.3667) |
| UNESCO inscription | 1999 |
| Known for | the prison island of Nelson Mandela |
| Local time | 11:59 PM (UTC+02:00) |
| Best months | January, February, March, October, November and December |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
Summary
Robben Island is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cape Town. Robben Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for the prison island of Nelson Mandela.
Right now it is 54°F (12°C) in Robben Island with clear. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 49°F to 71°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Robben Island is January, February, March, October, November and December. The climate is Mediterranean. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 82°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 47°F.
The closest major airport is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), about 18 mi away. Nearby highlights include Camps Bay Beach, Table Mountain, Table Mountain and Boulders Beach.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 71°F is 7°F above the 64°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Robben Island today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Robben Island month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82° | 62° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 82° | 63° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 81° | 61° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 74° | 56° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 69° | 52° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 65° | 49° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 62° | 47° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 64° | 47° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 66° | 49° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 75° | 54° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 79° | 58° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| December | 80° | 60° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Robben Island?
Robben Island is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cape Town. Its coordinates are -33.8067, 18.3667. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Robben Island right now?
It is currently 54°F (12°C) with clear. Humidity is 87% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Robben Island?
January, February, March, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Robben Island, which has a Mediterranean climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Robben Island in?
Robben Island observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The local time is 11:59 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Robben Island?
The closest airports are Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 18 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Robben Island?
Popular options include Camps Bay Beach, Table Mountain, Table Mountain and Boulders Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
