Paarl
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Paarl month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Paarl are typically May, October and November, with average daytime highs around 22–27°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), August the coldest (average low 7°C), and June the wettest (about 185 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.5 | 17.4 | 20 | 13.3 |
| February | 31.7 | 17.2 | 14 | 12.5 |
| March | 28.8 | 15.9 | 37 | 10.8 |
| April | 25.9 | 13.3 | 50 | 9.8 |
| May | 22.1 | 10.9 | 85 | 8.7 |
| June | 18.5 | 8.9 | 185 | 7.5 |
| July | 17.3 | 7.3 | 154 | 8.0 |
| August | 17.7 | 7.2 | 120 | 8.6 |
| September | 20.1 | 8.7 | 71 | 9.7 |
| October | 24.3 | 11.4 | 40 | 11.7 |
| November | 27.1 | 13.4 | 38 | 12.4 |
| December | 29.1 | 15.4 | 31 | 12.9 |
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01 · OverviewPaarl, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Paarl took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Paarl
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Paarl
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Paarl
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Paarl
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Paarl
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Paarl
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Frequently Asked Questions about Paarl
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01 · Q&AWhere is Paarl located and what are its coordinates?
Paarl is situated in South Africa at geographic coordinates -33.7338, 18.9752, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Paarl?
Paarl has a recorded population of approximately 236,910 and observes the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Paarl?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Paarl include ZU, XH, AF, NSO, EN-ZA, TN, ST, TS, SS, VE, NR, with ZAR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Paarl?
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