Climate
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Stellenbosch enjoys a
Mediterranean climate. Summers are dry and warm to hot, with some
February and March days rising to over 30°C. Winters are cool,
rainy and sometimes quite windy, with daytime temperatures
averaging 16°C. Snow is usually seen a couple times in winter on
the surrounding mountains. Spring and autumn are shoulder seasons
and daytime temperatures hover in the 20°C's.
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Exchange rate
The official currency of the Conference
is South African Rands. South African currency works on the decimal
system with one Rand equalling 100 cents. Denomination of Rand notes:-
R200; R100; R50; R20; R10.
Denomination of Coins:- R5; R2; R1; 50c; 20c; 10c; 5c; 2c; 1c
Sightseeing
Things to do and see in Stellenbosch
Time zone
The time zone for South Africa is:
South Africa’s GMT +2 hours.
ELECTRICITY AND PLUGS
The electricity supply in South Africa is 220/230 volts, AC 50Hz. It
would be in your interest to purchase an International plug converter
to enable your plugs to be compatible with the South African plug
points. The plugs used in South Africa are standard round pin, 3
point, 15amp plug.
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South African Rand Exchange Rate