Kraaifontein weather in February
In February, Kraaifontein sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 17°C, with 16 mm of rain across 2.7 wet days and about 13.3 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 79% of the time in February, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 42 min at the start of February to 12 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Kraaifontein's 1st-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kraaifontein's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 17°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 16 mm
- 2.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 18 min
- 6:22 AM – 7:37 PM
- Cloud cover
- 19%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.37 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.2
- out of 10
Kraaifontein is suburb of Cape Town, South Africa.
- Density
- 1,879/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1869
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in February
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical February day in Kraaifontein reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 17°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 24°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, February runs on par with January and about 1°C warmer than March.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 17 |
| 2 | 29 | 17 |
| 3 | 29 | 17 |
| 4 | 29 | 17 |
| 5 | 29 | 17 |
| 6 | 29 | 17 |
| 7 | 29 | 17 |
| 8 | 29 | 17 |
| 9 | 29 | 17 |
| 10 | 29 | 17 |
| 11 | 29 | 17 |
| 12 | 29 | 17 |
| 13 | 29 | 17 |
| 14 | 29 | 17 |
| 15 | 29 | 17 |
| 16 | 29 | 17 |
| 17 | 29 | 17 |
| 18 | 29 | 17 |
| 19 | 29 | 17 |
| 20 | 29 | 17 |
| 21 | 29 | 17 |
| 22 | 29 | 17 |
| 23 | 29 | 17 |
| 24 | 29 | 17 |
| 25 | 29 | 17 |
| 26 | 29 | 16 |
| 27 | 29 | 16 |
| 28 | 29 | 16 |
Kraaifontein weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 1st-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 16° | 18 | 3 | 14 | 7.4 |
| Feb | 29° / 17° | 16 | 2.7 | 13.3 | 7.2 |
| Mar | 27° / 15° | 18 | 3.2 | 12.3 | 8.0 |
| Apr | 24° / 12° | 51 | 5.5 | 11.2 | 7.9 |
| May | 20° / 10° | 82 | 8.3 | 10.3 | 6.9 |
| Jun | 17° / 7° | 124 | 10.5 | 9.8 | 5.7 |
| Jul | 17° / 6° | 109 | 9.8 | 10 | 5.7 |
| Aug | 17° / 7° | 92 | 10.2 | 10.7 | 5.8 |
| Sep | 19° / 9° | 62 | 8 | 11.8 | 6.6 |
| Oct | 22° / 11° | 40 | 5.9 | 12.9 | 7.6 |
| Nov | 24° / 13° | 37 | 5.5 | 13.8 | 8.0 |
| Dec | 27° / 15° | 21 | 4.1 | 14.2 | 8.0 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 79% of the time in February, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 11%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 86 |
| Cloudier (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 91 | 9 |
| 2 | 91 | 9 |
| 3 | 91 | 9 |
| 4 | 90 | 10 |
| 5 | 90 | 10 |
| 6 | 90 | 10 |
| 7 | 90 | 10 |
| 8 | 90 | 10 |
| 9 | 90 | 10 |
| 10 | 90 | 10 |
| 11 | 90 | 10 |
| 12 | 90 | 10 |
| 13 | 90 | 10 |
| 14 | 88 | 12 |
| 15 | 88 | 12 |
| 16 | 88 | 12 |
| 17 | 89 | 11 |
| 18 | 89 | 11 |
| 19 | 89 | 11 |
| 20 | 89 | 11 |
| 21 | 89 | 11 |
| 22 | 89 | 11 |
| 23 | 88 | 12 |
| 24 | 88 | 12 |
| 25 | 88 | 12 |
| 26 | 88 | 12 |
| 27 | 87 | 13 |
| 28 | 86 | 14 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Kraaifontein gets around 16 mm of rain over 2.7 wet days in February, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 10% and peaks near 11% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 9 |
| 3 | 10 |
| 4 | 10 |
| 5 | 10 |
| 6 | 10 |
| 7 | 11 |
| 8 | 11 |
| 9 | 11 |
| 10 | 11 |
| 11 | 11 |
| 12 | 10 |
| 13 | 10 |
| 14 | 10 |
| 15 | 10 |
| 16 | 10 |
| 17 | 10 |
| 18 | 10 |
| 19 | 9 |
| 20 | 9 |
| 21 | 9 |
| 22 | 9 |
| 23 | 9 |
| 24 | 9 |
| 25 | 9 |
| 26 | 10 |
| 27 | 10 |
| 28 | 10 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February lands in the comfortable band about 49% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Comfortable (%) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| Humid (%) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 50 | 19 | 0 |
| 2 | 31 | 50 | 19 | 0 |
| 3 | 31 | 50 | 19 | 0 |
| 4 | 31 | 50 | 19 | 0 |
| 5 | 31 | 49 | 20 | 1 |
| 6 | 31 | 49 | 20 | 1 |
| 7 | 31 | 48 | 20 | 1 |
| 8 | 32 | 48 | 20 | 1 |
| 9 | 32 | 48 | 20 | 1 |
| 10 | 32 | 47 | 20 | 1 |
| 11 | 32 | 47 | 20 | 1 |
| 12 | 32 | 47 | 20 | 1 |
| 13 | 32 | 48 | 20 | 1 |
| 14 | 32 | 48 | 20 | 1 |
| 15 | 31 | 48 | 20 | 1 |
| 16 | 31 | 48 | 20 | 0 |
| 17 | 31 | 48 | 20 | 0 |
| 18 | 31 | 48 | 20 | 0 |
| 19 | 31 | 49 | 20 | 0 |
| 20 | 31 | 49 | 20 | 0 |
| 21 | 31 | 49 | 19 | 0 |
| 22 | 31 | 49 | 19 | 0 |
| 23 | 31 | 50 | 19 | 0 |
| 24 | 31 | 50 | 19 | 0 |
| 25 | 31 | 50 | 19 | 0 |
| 26 | 31 | 51 | 18 | 0 |
| 27 | 31 | 51 | 18 | 0 |
| 28 | 31 | 51 | 18 | 0 |
Wind in February
Winds average 12 km/h in February.
Across February, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | light breeze |
| 2 | 12 | light breeze |
| 3 | 12 | light breeze |
| 4 | 12 | light breeze |
| 5 | 12 | light breeze |
| 6 | 12 | light breeze |
| 7 | 12 | light breeze |
| 8 | 12 | light breeze |
| 9 | 12 | light breeze |
| 10 | 12 | light breeze |
| 11 | 12 | light breeze |
| 12 | 12 | light breeze |
| 13 | 12 | light breeze |
| 14 | 12 | light breeze |
| 15 | 12 | light breeze |
| 16 | 12 | light breeze |
| 17 | 12 | calm |
| 18 | 12 | calm |
| 19 | 12 | calm |
| 20 | 12 | calm |
| 21 | 12 | calm |
| 22 | 12 | calm |
| 23 | 12 | calm |
| 24 | 12 | calm |
| 25 | 12 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 13 h 42 min at the start of February to 12 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 54 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 6:09 AM to 6:34 AM, and sunset from 7:48 PM to 7:23 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:34 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:48 | 7:48 | 7:47 | 7:47 | 7:46 | 7:45 | 7:44 | 7:44 | 7:43 | 7:42 | 7:41 | 7:40 | 7:39 | 7:38 | 7:37 | 7:36 | 7:35 | 7:34 | 7:33 | 7:32 | 7:31 | 7:30 | 7:29 | 7:28 | 7:27 | 7:26 | 7:24 | 7:23 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.7 | 6:09 | 7:48 |
| 2 | 13.6 | 6:10 | 7:48 |
| 3 | 13.6 | 6:11 | 7:47 |
| 4 | 13.6 | 6:12 | 7:47 |
| 5 | 13.6 | 6:13 | 7:46 |
| 6 | 13.5 | 6:14 | 7:45 |
| 7 | 13.5 | 6:15 | 7:44 |
| 8 | 13.5 | 6:15 | 7:44 |
| 9 | 13.4 | 6:16 | 7:43 |
| 10 | 13.4 | 6:17 | 7:42 |
| 11 | 13.4 | 6:18 | 7:41 |
| 12 | 13.3 | 6:19 | 7:40 |
| 13 | 13.3 | 6:20 | 7:39 |
| 14 | 13.3 | 6:21 | 7:38 |
| 15 | 13.3 | 6:22 | 7:37 |
| 16 | 13.2 | 6:23 | 7:36 |
| 17 | 13.2 | 6:24 | 7:35 |
| 18 | 13.2 | 6:25 | 7:34 |
| 19 | 13.1 | 6:26 | 7:33 |
| 20 | 13.1 | 6:27 | 7:32 |
| 21 | 13.1 | 6:28 | 7:31 |
| 22 | 13.0 | 6:28 | 7:30 |
| 23 | 13.0 | 6:29 | 7:29 |
| 24 | 13.0 | 6:30 | 7:28 |
| 25 | 12.9 | 6:31 | 7:27 |
| 26 | 12.9 | 6:32 | 7:26 |
| 27 | 12.9 | 6:33 | 7:24 |
| 28 | 12.8 | 6:34 | 7:23 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 7.37 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.5 kWh/m² to a high of 8.26 kWh/m² in January across the year — February's 7.37 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.8 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Kraaifontein
None of Kraaifontein's seasonal hazards are active in February. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Kraaifontein's rainy season runs May–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is February a good time to visit Kraaifontein?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is one of the better times to visit Kraaifontein for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Kraaifontein in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Kraaifontein sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 17°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
Sea temperature near Kraaifontein in February
The nearest coast averages about 18°C in February — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 32 km away) is warmest in January at about 18°C and coldest in August near 15°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | Cool |
| Feb | 18 | Cool |
| Mar | 17 | Cool |
| Apr | 16 | Cool |
| May | 15 | Cool |
| Jun | 15 | Cool |
| Jul | 15 | Bracing |
| Aug | 15 | Bracing |
| Sep | 15 | Bracing |
| Oct | 15 | Cool |
| Nov | 16 | Cool |
| Dec | 17 | Cool |
UV index in Kraaifontein in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kraaifontein peaks around January 13 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 11 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 13 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 10 | Very high |
| Mar | 9 | Very high |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 3 | Moderate |
| Jun | 3 | Moderate |
| Jul | 3 | Moderate |
| Aug | 4 | Moderate |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Kraaifontein in February
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where February falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kraaifontein is worst in May — around 52 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 3.4× the cleanest month (December, 15 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 20 | 19 | 28 | 41 | 52 | 50 | 47 | 41 | 33 | 29 | 18 | 15 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | Moderate |
| Feb | 19 | Moderate |
| Mar | 28 | Moderate |
| Apr | 41 | Poor |
| May | 52 | Poor |
| Jun | 50 | Poor |
| Jul | 47 | Poor |
| Aug | 41 | Poor |
| Sep | 33 | Moderate |
| Oct | 29 | Moderate |
| Nov | 18 | Moderate |
| Dec | 15 | Moderate |
Where is Kraaifontein?
Kraaifontein sits at 33.8°S, 18.7°E, 102 m above sea level, in South Africa. The nearest listed city is Durbanville, 7.0 km away.
Topography around Kraaifontein
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kraaifontein.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kraaifontein has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 66 m around an average of 110 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 488 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,073 m.
The land around Kraaifontein is covered by artificial surfaces (70%) within 3 km, grassland (31%), cropland (29%) and artificial surfaces (22%) within 16 km, and water (34%), grassland (24%) and cropland (21%) within 80 km.
South Africa travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / M / N
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 41% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $6,598
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 68%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 43.7
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 22.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very high
- EF EPI 602
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Kraaifontein (-33.8481°, 18.7172°, elevation 102 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).