Cederberg Mountains
Mountainous wilderness in Western Cape with sandstone formations
West of Clanwilliam, the Cederberg mountains offer sandstone ridges, craggy peaks and San rock art panels; visitors hike trails, camp, and explore mountain passes and private wilderness reserves.
Cederberg at a Glance#
How to Get to Cederberg#
From Cape Town, drive north on N7/Nederburg routes to Citrusdal and follow R364 into the Cederberg region; expect 3-4 hours by car depending on exact destination and trailhead.
Tips for Visiting Cederberg#
- Hire a local guide for trail routes and to learn about San rock art sites that require permission to visit.
- Avoid driving at night on mountain tracks-the area is remote and cell coverage can be intermittent.
Best Time to Visit Cederberg#
Best visited from late winter into spring (Southern Hemisphere seasons) for wildflower displays and comfortable hiking temperatures.
Weather & Climate near Cederberg#
Cederberg's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 2°C to 25°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 12° - 25° | 18° | 14 mm | clear | 44% | 3.9 m/s | 3.3 extreme | 13.9h |
| February | Ideal | 12° - 25° | 19° | 16 mm | clear | 44% | 3.4 m/s | 2.9 extreme | 13.1h |
| March | Ideal | 11° - 24° | 17° | 22 mm | clear | 47% | 3.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.2h |
| April | Excellent | 8° - 20° | 14° | 29 mm | mostly sunny | 54% | 2.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.2h |
| May | Excellent | 5° - 16° | 11° | 41 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 3.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.3h |
| June | Good | 3° - 14° | 7° | 51 mm | mostly sunny | 74% | 2.8 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 9.9h |
| July | Very Good | 2° - 13° | 5° | 41 mm | mostly sunny | 74% | 3.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.1h |
| August | Good | 3° - 14° | 7° | 45 mm | mostly sunny | 76% | 2.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.8h |
| September | Excellent | 4° - 15° | 8° | 26 mm | mostly sunny | 71% | 4.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.8h |
| October | Excellent | 7° - 18° | 12° | 20 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 4.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.8h |
| November | Excellent | 9° - 21° | 15° | 20 mm | mostly sunny | 54% | 4.1 m/s | 2.8 extreme | 13.6h |
| December | Excellent | 11° - 23° | 17° | 17 mm | clear | 48% | 3.9 m/s | 3.2 extreme | 14.1h |