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Why visit Stellenbosch?

Stellenbosch, about 50 kilometres east of Cape Town, is the heart of South Africa's winelands and its second-oldest town, founded in 1679. Oak-lined streets, white Cape Dutch buildings and a large university give it a lively, historic character, set against dramatic mountains.

Walk Dorp Street and the Braak, the old town square, and visit the Village Museum, which recreates homes from different centuries. The main reason to come is the wine: dozens of estates surround the town, many with restaurants, art collections and gardens, and Stellenbosch is known particularly for Cabernet Sauvignon and for Pinotage, South Africa's own grape. Wine trams, cycling tours and guided tastings make it easy to explore without driving. Nearby Franschhoek, founded by French Huguenots, is renowned for its restaurants, and Paarl has its own wine routes and the Afrikaans Language Monument. Combine a stay with Cape Town, Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula.

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When to go to Stellenbosch

The best months for Stellenbosch are February, March, April, October, November and December. Highs then sit around 27°C, and a week here is reasonably priced.

Jan
30°
low 17°
4 wet days
Feb
30°
low 17°
3 wet days
Mar
28°
low 16°
6 wet days
Apr
25°
low 13°
6 wet days
May
21°
low 11°
8 wet days
Jun
18°
low 9°
13 wet days
Jul
17°
low 8°
12 wet days
Aug
17°
low 8°
12 wet days
Sep
19°
low 9°
8 wet days
Oct
23°
low 11°
6 wet days
Nov
25°
low 13°
6 wet days
Dec
28°
low 15°
6 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Stellenbosch, Western Cape. Source: Open-Meteo.

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When is the best time to visit Stellenbosch?

The best months for Stellenbosch are February, March, April, October, November and December. Highs then sit around 27°C, and a week here is reasonably priced.

What is the weather like in Stellenbosch?

January is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 30°C. July is the coolest, around 17°C by day and 8°C at night. June is the wettest, with about 13 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Stellenbosch known for?

Stellenbosch is best known for food, luxury, nature and romantic. The things people come for: Dorp Street, Cape Dutch architecture, wine estates, Franschhoek.

Who is Stellenbosch best suited to?

Stellenbosch works particularly well for couples, groups of friends and honeymooners. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Stellenbosch?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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