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Visiting Hermanus, South Africa


Best fare found from Washington to Cape Town: $1,214

Traveler Advice on Hermanus

78 Hotels & Accommodations

20 Restaurants

Before You Go

Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
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
Friday
Dec 25
Hi:
71°F 21°C
Lo:
59°F 15°C
Saturday
Dec 26
Hi:
66°F 18°C
Lo:
55°F 12°C
Sunday
Dec 27
Hi:
68°F 20°C
Lo:
53°F 11°C

Reviews you can trust

Auberge Provence

Dec 24, 2009

Hermanus was our first stop between Cape Town and Port Elisabeth. it is only a short and easy drive from Cape Town. The town is lovely. We were most fortunate to arrive at the same time as the whales...more

Ocean Eleven Guesthouse

Dec 22, 2009

Ocean's 11 could not have been better. The location is amazing, the rooms are beautiful and the service exceptional. We stayed here for the first 3 nights of our honeymoon and couldn't have wished for...more

Marine Square

Dec 21, 2009

Geat location ,central to town can be a bit noisy, under ground parking no parking issues as two bays to each apartment,Super spacious fabulous fixtures and fittings, home from home. Male members of...more

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