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Birding charters in November: off season

Quiet.

What are conditions like in November?

South-easterly established and strengthening through the month. Workable days: Moderate. The pattern is summer now, wind and all.

The first month of the summer run and the last before peak-season pricing and demand.

What seabirds are around in November?

Quiet.

Planning a trip in November

The first month of the summer run and the last before peak-season pricing and demand.

Departure is set by daylight rather than by the clock. In November that means sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 19:30, giving about 13.7 hours of usable light.

November at a glance

Season
spring, off season
Daylight
13.7 hours
Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
19:30
Sea temp inshore
14–18°C
Sea temp offshore
17–20°C
Trip length
8 to 10 hours

November rates

  • Private birding charter, 8 to 10 hoursR 27 000

November questions

Is November a good month for birding charters in Cape Town?

No. Birding charters is not run in November; the season is may to september.

What is the weather like off Cape Town in November?

South-easterly established and strengthening through the month. Workable days: Moderate. The pattern is summer now, wind and all. Daylight runs to about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 19:30.

What seabirds are off Cape Town in November?

Quiet.