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Ceres
Voëlvlei Reservoir
Voëlvlei Reservoir
Western Cape, South Africa

Ceres

Ceres is a town in Western Cape, South Africa, 457 m above sea level. It has a population of about 41,596. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now17°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population41,596
Local time15:38
33.37° S, 19.31° EElevation 457 mUTC+2 · South Africa Standard Time
Postal codes6835–6838, 6840
The year in Ceresweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec89October
October: high / low22° / 10°
Rain this month60mm
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

Best: Apr · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Ceres at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in February

Coolest month6°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJune

192 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

24 mm of rain

Monuments nearby8+

within 76 km

Weather in Ceres

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
17°C

Partly cloudy · wind 15 km/h · humidity 65%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct18°12°5.8 mm
Fri23 Oct23°10°
Sat24 Oct26°15°
Sun25 Oct27°15°
Mon26 Oct26°14°
Tue27 Oct29°14°
Wed28 Oct26°16°
Thu29 Oct29°17°
Fri30 Oct31°18°
Sat31 Oct37°21°

When to go to Ceres

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score757475918261606582899078
High30°30°28°24°20°16°16°17°19°22°25°28°
Low16°16°15°12°10°7°6°6°8°10°12°14°
Rain (mm)30244482148192210150114604635
Wet days225481312127544

What's on in Ceres

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Ceres

All monuments

Outdoors around Ceres

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Ceres Golf CourseGolf courses
1.2 km
Pine Forest Holiday ResortCamp sites
1.3 km
PetervaleCamp sites
3 km
Fynbos Guest FarmZoos
3.3 km
Godess FallsViewpoints
9.1 km
Hoare HutMountain huts · 1,760 m
13 km

Nature around Ceres

Nature in South Africa

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of South Africa seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Ceres

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ceres

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.3Prince Alfred Hamlet 8 km ↑1969 · 15 km
5.7Prince Alfred Hamlet 4 km ↗1970 · 11 km

Towns and villages around Ceres

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Ceres from above

Postal codes

6835–68386840

Getting to Ceres

Cape Town International AirportCPT
94 km
Demeter StationRailway station
1 km
CeresRailway station
1.4 km
SkoonvleiRailway station
3.1 km

Places near Ceres

Places with a climate like Ceres

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ceres?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ceres.
What is the hottest month in Ceres?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Ceres?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ceres?
June is the wettest month with about 192 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
What is the postal code of Ceres?
Ceres has 5 postal codes: 6835–6838, 6840.