Robben Island Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Robben Island: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Robben Island month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 28° | 17° | 4 mm | ★★★★★ |
| februari | 28° | 17° | 6 mm | ★★★★★ |
| maart | 27° | 16° | 22 mm | ★★★★★ |
| april | 24° | 13° | 39 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mei | 21° | 11° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 19° | 9° | 78 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 17° | 8° | 126 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| augustus | 18° | 8° | 62 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 21° | 11° | 36 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 24° | 12° | 10 mm | ★★★★★ |
| november | 26° | 15° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| december | 27° | 16° | 10 mm | ★★★★★ |
Klimaat type: Mediterranean. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Robben Island
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Robben Island compares met nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Robben Island.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camps Bay Beach | 16 km | 18°C | about the same | 607 mm |
| Table Mountain | 18 km | 11°C | 7°C cooler | 607 mm |
| Cape Town International Airport | 28 km | 18°C | about the same | 496 mm |
| Boulders Beach | 44 km | 17°C | about the same | 529 mm |
Beste reistijd Robben Island
Go in januari, februari, maart, oktober, november and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, juli and augustus – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Robben Island
Today is cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 18°C is 6.1°C below the 24°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Zichtbaarheid is down en 1,9 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in december en februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 10°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers – the daily swing is 16°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and augustus – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
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.
Op dit moment is het 15°C (59°F) in Robben Island met bewolkt. Het voelt als 13°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 12°C en 18°C. De kans op neerslag is 100%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 4.9/10 – matig.
De beste tijd om Robben Island is januari, februari, maart, oktober, november and december. Het klimaat is Mediterranean. juni, juli and augustus zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. februari is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 28°C, terwijl juli is de koudste maand, met minima rond 8°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), about 28 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Camps Bay Beach, Table Mountain and Boulders Beach.
Kort gezegd. Today is cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 18°C is 6.1°C below the 24°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 1 PM en 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Robben Island today at 8.9/10. Zichtbaarheid is down en 1,9 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Robben Island
| Type | UNESCO World Heritage Site |
|---|---|
| City | Cape Town |
| Land | Zuid-Afrika |
| Continent | Afrika |
| Coördinaten | 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 |
| Lokale tijd | 8:25 AM (UTC+02:00) |
| Beste maanden | januari, februari, maart, oktober, november and december |
| Klimaat | Mediterranean |
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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 Afrika.
What is the weather like in Robben Island nu?
It is currently 15°C (59°F) met bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 88% and wind is 18 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Robben Island?
januari, februari, maart, oktober, november and december offer the most comfortable conditions in Robben Island, which has a Mediterranean climate. juni, juli and augustus are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Robben Island in?
Robben Island observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The lokale tijd is 8:25 AM.
What is the nearest airport en Robben Island?
The closest airports are Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 28 km away.
What are the top things en do in Robben Island?
Popular options include Camps Bay Beach, Table Mountain and Boulders Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| 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 oktober 6, 2026 at 8:25 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
