Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Paarl, South Africa
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Paarl...
Paarl is a coastal city in South Africa.
It is a rather medium-sized town close to the water with a population of 190000 people.
The water temperature around Paarl has low variability during the year.
The temperature ranges from 12.3°C (54.1°F) in March up to 14.6°C (58.3°F) in the month of February, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 13°C (56°F) and the best time for water activities is late winter, since Paarl is located in the southern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.
What is the current water temperature near Paarl?
The current water temperature in the month of January near Paarl is ca:
12°C (54°F)
Are there surf spots in close proximity to Paarl?
There are not many surf spots close to Paarl. A spot that might be worth checking out is Strand, which is just 27.2km (17miles) away from Paarl.
Click here for directions and to check out more information on Strand and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Paarl are
Blinkklip Reef, which is approximately 27.4km (17miles) away, and
Blaauwberg, located approximately 29.7km (18.4miles) from Paarl.
Are there white sand beaches near by?
There are not too many beaches in close proximity to Paarl. The closest decent beach is
Macassar, which is only 25.3km (15.7miles) away from Paarl. Another fun beach near Paarl is
Strand, roughly 27.1km (16.9miles) away.
Which wetsuit thickness do I need for Paarl?
The average sea temperature around Paarl is definitely cold, around 13°C (56°F), with only little variations throughout the year. Because of this, a 3/4mm wetsuit is required for surfing, snorkelling, or diving around Paarl. Nevertheless, it can get more chilly early mornings and during windy days. People who are sensitive to cold temperatures might want to wear boots, gloves, and a wetsuit hood. The coldest months are February, March, and April. It might be ok to use a 2/3mm wetsuit during relatively warm days in the summer, particularly in the months of January, February, and March.
How is the diving and fishing close to Paarl?
Fishing and Scuba diving conditions stay very constant year round. The waters are nearly almost cold, reaching temperatures between 10 and 15°C (49-58°F). The following fish love this water temperature and can often be found: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.
Directions to Paarl: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
