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Clarens Essentials

Located in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains, Clarens is defined by its historic sandstone architecture and a high concentration of independent galleries. This collection features long-standing institutions like the Robert Badenhorst and Art & Wine galleries, alongside specialized craft workshops such as The Knife Maker's Shop. The selection also covers the town's central social hubs, ranging from the adventure-focused Clarens Xtreme to landmark eateries like Clementines and The Artist's Café.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Good

27° (feels like 26°) · extremes 9°–32°
13° at night
19 rainy days
17 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in February

Good

27° (feels like 25°) · extremes 10°–32°
13° at night
16 rainy days
15 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Good

25° (feels like 23°) · extremes 7°–30°
11° at night
13 rainy days
18 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in April

Great

22° (feels like 19°) · extremes 3°–26°
8° at night
8 rainy days
19 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in May

Great

19° (feels like 15°) · extremes -1°–23°
4° at night
3 rainy days
25 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good

15° (feels like 11°) · extremes -3°–20°
1° at night
2 rainy days
25 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in July

Fair

15° (feels like 11°) · extremes -4°–20°
0° at night
1 rainy day
27 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Good

19° (feels like 14°) · extremes -3°–24°
2° at night
3 rainy days
26 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Great

23° (feels like 18°) · extremes 1°–29°
6° at night
4 rainy days
23 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in October

Great

25° (feels like 21°) · extremes 3°–31°
9° at night
10 rainy days
20 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in November

Good

26° (feels like 23°) · extremes 5°–32°
10° at night
14 rainy days
18 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in December

Good

27° (feels like 25°) · extremes 8°–33°
12° at night
19 rainy days
16 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 12 · extreme

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: South African Rand ZAR R · Card payments · Widely accepted
Electricity: Type C / Type D / Type M / Type N
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Afrikaans, English, South Ndebele, Swati, Southern Sotho, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +27