When to go · Irene
Irene in February
Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across South Africa: Warmest sea on the Cape; harvest in the Winelands. Lowveld storms.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C) / 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- High
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across South Africa: Warmest sea on the Cape; harvest in the Winelands. Lowveld storms.
Is another month better than February?
February is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in February
- IreneHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 82 °F (28 °C), lows around 61 °F (16 °C), rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Africa overall
- Medium
- Prices · South Africa overall
- High
South Africa overall: Warmest sea on the Cape; harvest in the Winelands. Lowveld storms.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Irene, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Good
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Apr: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Feb: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Apr: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 5
Apr: 3 (better)
Crowds
Feb: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Feb: High
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Apr: 1
February: Outside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across South Africa: Warmest sea on the Cape; harvest in the Winelands. Lowveld storms.
April: Inside Irene's best window: Apr–Oct.
Irene: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.