Retreat weather
At 11:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 17°C (63°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Oct–Apr. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Retreat, Western Cape, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 35%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–AprOff season Jun–Aug
About Retreat weather
Is it raining in Retreat right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 17° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Retreat this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 19–30° and lows of 14–17°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Saturday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Retreat lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Retreat?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Retreat weather by month
When is the best time to visit Retreat?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Retreat is Oct–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 15°C (60°F) in August to 27°C (81°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Retreat?
June is the wettest month, with about 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 15 mm (0.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Retreat?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 15°C (60°F) and lows of 9°C (47°F).
Does Retreat have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 135 mm (5.3 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months