Frost Dates for CAPE ST. FRANCIS, South Africa

Elevation: 10 m

Frost Dates

This location never reaches freezing temperatures, so you can plant year-round!

In tropical and subtropical climates, the main challenge isn’t frost — it’s heat and humidity. Learn more about gardening in tropical climates.

-34.20°N, 24.83°W © OpenStreetMap

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 11b

Avg. annual minimum: 7 to 10°C

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Cfb Oceanic (Marine West Coast)

Mild year-round with cool summers and wet winters. Excellent for cool-season crops like brassicas, peas, and root vegetables. Extended harvest seasons but summer heat-loving crops may struggle.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25°
21°
High: 24°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 19°C
Jan
22°
High: 24°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 19°C
Feb
21°
High: 24°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 18°C
Mar
19°
High: 22°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 16°C
Apr
17°
High: 21°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 14°C
May
16°
High: 19°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 13°C
Jun
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 12°C
Jul
15°
High: 19°C
Avg: 15°C
Low: 12°C
Aug
16°
High: 19°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 13°C
Sep
17°
High: 20°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 14°C
Oct
18°
High: 21°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 16°C
Nov
20°
High: 23°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 18°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm
30 mm
30.5 mm
Jan
43 mm
43.2 mm
Feb
41 mm
40.6 mm
Mar
43 mm
43.2 mm
Apr
38 mm
38.1 mm
May
30 mm
30.5 mm
Jun
28 mm
27.9 mm
Jul
53 mm
53.3 mm
Aug
38 mm
38.1 mm
Sep
48 mm
48.3 mm
Oct
66 mm
66.0 mm
Nov
41 mm
40.6 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec14h13h12.5h11h10h9.5h10h10.5h12h13h14h14.5h
Jan: 4:59 AM – 7:01 PM · 14h 03m
Feb: 5:23 AM – 6:37 PM · 13h 14m
Mar: 5:52 AM – 6:08 PM · 12h 15m
Apr: 6:26 AM – 5:34 PM · 11h 08m
May: 6:53 AM – 5:07 PM · 10h 13m
Jun: 7:08 AM – 4:52 PM · 9h 44m
Jul: 7:02 AM – 4:58 PM · 9h 56m
Aug: 6:38 AM – 5:22 PM · 10h 43m
Sep: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 48m
Oct: 5:34 AM – 6:26 PM · 12h 53m
Nov: 5:05 AM – 6:55 PM · 13h 49m
Dec: 4:52 AM – 7:08 PM · 14h 16m
Daylight Longest: 14h 17m · Shortest: 9h 43m

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