Frost Dates for CAPE ST. LUCIA, South Africa

Elevation: 82 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.

-28.50°N, 32.40°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 12a

Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 13°C

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

Aw Tropical Savanna (Dry Winter)

Hot year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons. The dry winter allows for seasonal planting. Drought-tolerant crops do well in the dry season; the wet season supports lush growth.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

15° 20° 25° 30°
24°
High: 27°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 22°C
Jan
25°
High: 27°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 23°C
Feb
24°
High: 27°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 22°C
Mar
22°
High: 25°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 20°C
Apr
21°
High: 23°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 18°C
May
19°
High: 22°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 16°C
Jun
19°
High: 21°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 16°C
Jul
19°
High: 22°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 17°C
Aug
20°
High: 23°C
Avg: 20°C
Low: 18°C
Sep
21°
High: 23°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 19°C
Oct
22°
High: 24°C
Avg: 22°C
Low: 20°C
Nov
24°
High: 26°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 21°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm
104 mm
104.1 mm
Jan
104 mm
104.1 mm
Feb
102 mm
101.6 mm
Mar
86 mm
86.4 mm
Apr
56 mm
55.9 mm
May
30 mm
30.5 mm
Jun
38 mm
38.1 mm
Jul
30 mm
30.5 mm
Aug
48 mm
48.3 mm
Sep
79 mm
78.7 mm
Oct
86 mm
86.4 mm
Nov
97 mm
96.5 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13.5h13h12h11.5h10.5h10h10.5h11h12h12.5h13.5h14h
Jan: 5:11 AM – 6:49 PM · 13h 38m
Feb: 5:31 AM – 6:29 PM · 12h 59m
Mar: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 12m
Apr: 6:21 AM – 5:39 PM · 11h 19m
May: 6:43 AM – 5:17 PM · 10h 35m
Jun: 6:54 AM – 5:06 PM · 10h 12m
Jul: 6:49 AM – 5:11 PM · 10h 21m
Aug: 6:31 AM – 5:29 PM · 10h 59m
Sep: 6:05 AM – 5:55 PM · 11h 50m
Oct: 5:39 AM – 6:21 PM · 12h 42m
Nov: 5:17 AM – 6:43 PM · 13h 27m
Dec: 5:06 AM – 6:54 PM · 13h 48m
Daylight Longest: 13h 49m · Shortest: 10h 11m

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