Experience a Cape Winter…
If you you haven’t experienced a Cape Winter then we wholeheartedly recommend that you consider visiting as winter is the Cape’s best kept secret! It’s a time of year that often goes unnoticed by many, yet those who have embraced it, have discovered a serene and intimate experience that is as refreshing as it is unforgettable.
While the summers bring people flocking to the seaside, winter is when the pace really slows down, offering a quieter, more introspective experience. With the usual crowds absent, the coastline take on an almost otherworldly serenity, offering a profound connection to natures most dramatic forces, where every moment is awe-inspiring!
The crisp, cool air drifts in from the ocean, softening the landscape with an ethereal mist that clings to the coastline. The mountains surrounding Simons Town, often draped in clouds, transform the familiar into something timeless and tranquil. There is something deeply captivating about the contrast between the wild weather and the quiet moments spent indoors by the delightful glow of a fire, with a warm drink in hand, listening to the rain patter against the windows.
The cool temperatures typically vary from 48°F – 76°F or 9°C – 24°C and the winter rains, though frequent, bring a lush vibrancy to the surrounding landscape. In the winter, the Cape of Storms reveals its untamed majesty, as fierce winds whip across the rugged coastline, and on the Atlantic side, the ocean pounds the cliffs with relentless force. The weather is raw and elemental, but there is an undeniable beauty in its wildness that should not be missed.