Climate
Summer months (Nov-Feb) are dry with an average temperature of 25 degrees C. During the wet winter months (May-Aug) temperatures average 15 degrees C. South Africa has one of the highest daily sunshine rates in the world.

Sea temperatures
False Bay 15-22 degrees C, Atlantic Ocean 9-12 degrees C.

Electricity
220/230v-50hz, 3 pronged round pin-plugs

Shopping
Normal shopping hours: Mon-Fri 09h00-17h00, Sat 09h00-13h00. Some are also open on Sundays. Value-added Tax (14% VAT) is payable on most purchases. Foreign visitors may reclaim VAT on purchases taken out of the country.

Banking
Normal hours : Mon-Fri 09h00-15h30, Sat 09h00-11h00. Autobanks are available on a 24 hour basis.

Water
Tap water in the area is safe for drinking.

Useful numbers:
Weather Forecast 082-231-1640
Wind Report 082-234-6300
Surf Report   021-788-1350
Whale Hotline   021-782-45231
False Bay Hospital   021-782-1121
Emergency 082-640-1802           

To do in the area
cycling
bird-watching
car hire
camel riding
diving
fishing
game reserves
golf
helicopter rides
hiking
walking with baboons
horse riding
kayaking
Kite surfing
wind surfing
sailing
surfing
theatre
train trips
whale and dolphin watching

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