Autumn vineyards, Western Cape
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Cape Town has a Mediterranean type climate
moderated by southerly winds in summer. Winter months are mild and
changeable, influenced by the westerly winds from the southern ocean
bringing frequent rain. Occasional snow falls on the surrounding
mountains and if southerly winds pick up then temperatures can plummet.
Summer months are hot with scarcely any rain, often cooled by the ‘Cape
Doctor’, the South-East wind that clears away the smog from Cape Town's skies. It’s
a well kept secret that autumn
(March to May) is the best time to visit this region. The wind drops and the days
are mellow and warm. The Western Cape climate has perfect conditions for the vineyards of the Winelands. Autumn transforms the vineyard slopes from verdant green
to a glowing mantle of gold and scarlet .
Cape Town lies at an altitude of 42 metres on 33º59' South latitude and 18º36' East longitude.  Maximum temperatures in midwinter average 18º C during the day and
rarely falls below 10º C. Midsummer temperatures average 28º C.
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