Worcester climate
Worcester (South Africa) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 18 °C65 °F, and about 671 mm26 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Worcester climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3492 | 1661 | 2577 | 251.0 |
| Feb | 3492 | 1661 | 2577 | 210.8 |
| Mar | 3187 | 1559 | 2373 | 301.2 |
| Apr | 2680 | 1254 | 1967 | 491.9 |
| May | 2271 | 1050 | 1661 | 612.4 |
| Jun | 1864 | 745 | 1355 | 1064.2 |
| Jul | 1763 | 744 | 1254 | 1003.9 |
| Aug | 1864 | 744 | 1254 | 1044.1 |
| Sep | 2169 | 847 | 1558 | 542.1 |
| Oct | 2576 | 1151 | 1864 | 471.8 |
| Nov | 2882 | 1254 | 2068 | 471.9 |
| Dec | 3188 | 1558 | 2373 | 281.1 |
| Year | 3492 | 744 | 1865 | 67126 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55% | 27% | 8.4 | 14:09 |
| Feb | 55% | 27% | 7.6 | 13:21 |
| Mar | 57% | 30% | 6.2 | 12:23 |
| Apr | 62% | 38% | 4.5 | 11:17 |
| May | 69% | 46% | 3.2 | 10:24 |
| Jun | 76% | 46% | 2.7 | 9:56 |
| Jul | 78% | 42% | 3.0 | 10:07 |
| Aug | 80% | 44% | 3.7 | 10:53 |
| Sep | 76% | 44% | 5.1 | 11:56 |
| Oct | 69% | 40% | 6.6 | 12:00 |
| Nov | 63% | 38% | 7.9 | 13:56 |
| Dec | 58% | 31% | 8.5 | 14:23 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Worcester is like
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 34 °C92 °F and a low of 16 °C61 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 17 °C63 °F and lows 7 °C44 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 13 °C23.3 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 671 mm26 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 46% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (106 mm4.2 in), the driest is February (21 mm0.8 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 55% in February to 80% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 27%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in July to 11 km/h (7 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 9.9 hours in June to 14.4 hours in December.
Best time to visit Worcester
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and September–November: average highs of 21 °C69 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 47 mm1.8 in to 61 mm2.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is February, which is hot, with average highs of 34 °C92 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Worcester
- Summer (December–February) — highs 3188 to 34 °C92 °F, lows 1558 to 16 °C61 °F, about 25 mm1.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (March–May) — highs 2271 to 31 °C87 °F, lows 1050 to 15 °C59 °F, about 47 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Winter (June–August) — highs 1763 to 18 °C64 °F, lows around 7 °C44 °F, about 103 mm4.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Spring (September–November) — highs 2169 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 847 to 12 °C54 °F, about 50 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Worcester compares
Compared with Paarl, about 45 km to the west, Worcester is on average 0.3 °C0.6 °F warmer and receives 8% less precipitation (671 mm26 in vs 727 mm29 in). The difference is largest in January (0.8 °C1.5 °F warmer).
Of the 49 places in South Africa covered by World Climates, Worcester is the 22nd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 18th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the South Africa climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Salerno (Italy, Csa), Vlorë (Albania, Csa) and Nice (France, Csa).
Nearby places
- Paarl 45 km · 18 °C64 °F · 727 mm29 in
- Somerset West 76 km · 18 °C64 °F · 734 mm29 in
- Cape Town 100 km · 17 °C63 °F · 489 mm19 in
- George 281 km · 17 °C63 °F · 481 mm19 in
- Gqeberha 571 km · 19 °C66 °F · 436 mm17 in
- Queenstown 721 km · 16 °C61 °F · 725 mm29 in
- Kimberley 744 km · 19 °C66 °F · 417 mm16 in
- Mdantsane 778 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,002 mm39 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Worcester?
February is the warmest month in Worcester, with an average high of 34 °C (92 °F) and an average low of 16 °C (61 °F).
What is the coldest month in Worcester?
July is the coldest month, with an average high of 17 °C (63 °F) and an average low of 7 °C (44 °F).
When does it rain the most in Worcester?
June is the wettest month with about 106 mm (4.2 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 21 mm (0.8 in).
What is the best time to visit Worcester?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May and September–November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 722 m, while Worcester lies at about 234 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +3.2 °C5.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.