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Swellendam weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
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Low
Precip
Dec
75°F 23°C
58°F 14°C
1 in 2 cm
Jan
77°F 25°C
59°F 15°C
1 in 1 cm
Feb
78°F 25°C
60°F 15°C
1 in 2 cm
Mar
76°F 24°C
57°F 13°C
1 in 2 cm
Apr
71°F 21°C
53°F 11°C
2 in 4 cm
May
66°F 18°C
49°F 9°C
3 in 7 cm

Extended Forecast
Wednesday
Dec 23
Hi:
71°F 21°C
Lo:
50°F 10°C
Thursday
Dec 24
Hi:
71°F 21°C
Lo:
51°F 10°C
Friday
Dec 25
Hi:
73°F 22°C
Lo:
51°F 10°C
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Drostdy Museum
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 attractions in Swellendam

This former government building, an architectural treasure in itself, is now a museum containing some impressive artifacts. Particularly noteworthy is a collection of late 18th and early 19th century Cape furniture.

Attraction type: Historic village; Museum complex
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Bontebok National Park
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 4 attractions in Swellendam

This picturesque camping area is a protected refuge for the rare bontebok, a South African antelope recognizable for its red coat and white face.

Attraction type: National park
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Marloth Nature Reserve
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 4 attractions in Swellendam

Wildflowers, majestic mountain views, many hiking trails and rare birds and animals grace this sprawling national park.

Attraction type: Nature reserve
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Swellendam Hiking Trail
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 4 attractions in Swellendam

This popular hiking trail through the gorgeous Marloth Nature Reserve offers hikes of all lengths and difficulty levels.

Attraction type: Hiking trail
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