The ancient town of Stellenbosch allures tourists to its countryside through its unending reserve of wineries and vineyards. This city of oak trees boasts of remarkable history, with magnificent Georgian and Victorian style architecture pretty evident in the ancient structures located around the city. The weather in Stellenbosch alternates between 15°C and 30°C throughout the year. The shorter seasons of spring and autumn experience comfortable and pleasant climate. It is these seasons that become the best times of the year to venture into Stellenbosch's vineyards. Let us look at how the different seasons lure in tourists to this city.

Spring season in Stellenbosch experiences a pleasant climate with the temperature hovering between 14°C and 20°C. The warm weather of this season helps sweet-scented flowers bloom all over the countryside. Mighty whales and dolphins are seen in large numbers across the nearby coastal waters during spring. Tourists can indulge in whale watching and interact with the playful dolphins. This season is one of the better times of the year to visit Stellenbosch as the weather is just starting to get warmer and comfortable enough to explore the city.

Summer season witnesses a dry and humid climate in Stellenbosch. The temperatures continually fluctuate between 15°C and 25°C. The advent of summer increases daytime in the city, providing an apt setting for animated festivities along the wine route. The bright and sunny weather of summer makes it the best time of the year to pay a visit to Stellenbosch. The stunning vineyards of the city bloom with colorful flowers, lighting up the town with their fragrance.

Autumn is one of the shorter seasons witnessed in Stellebosch, starting from mid-February and lasting until April. The climate remains temperate with the vineyards still providing ample fragrance to attract tourists. The temperature keeps alternating between 18°C and 25°C during autumn. At times, the city also experiences some precipitation of rainfall. Tourists usually restrain visits to Stellenbosch during the autumn season.

Stellenbosch witnesses a strange blend of chilly weather and significant rainfall along its territory during the winter season. The temperatures fluctuate between 10°C and 20°C for most of the season. At times, the city also witnesses snowfall around the hilly areas during winter while on another day, the town may observe breeze and heavy precipitation. The wet and chilly weather of winter season does not attract many tourists to Stellenbosch.