# Things to see in Montagu (South Africa): 15 places and when to go

> Montagu is a town in South Africa, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (13), Museums and art (2). The best time to come is July to April; also possible: May to June. In December there are 14 h 14 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/montagu/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** South Africa · -33.7892, 20.1196
- **Places:** 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/gastronomia/) (13) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/museos/) (2)
- **Best time:** July to April.
- **Also possible:** May to June.
- **Nearest airport:** CPT Cape Town, 142 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Montagu

The places in and around Montagu, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Ashton](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/ashton/): Winery · 9.8 km
- [Bonnievale](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/bonnievale/): Winery · 19 km
- [De Wetshof](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/de-wetshof/): Winery · 14 km
- [Excelsior](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/excelsior/): Winery · 13 km
- [Klipdrift Brandy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/klipdrift-brandy/): Distillery · 22 km
- [Montagu Museum - Joubert House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/montagu-museum-joubert-house/): Museum · 115 m
- [Montagu Museum - Old Mission Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/montagu-museum-old-mission-church/): Museum · 116 m
- [Orange Grove Farm Reception Office](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/orange-grove-farm-reception-office/): Winery · 31 km
- [Rietvallei](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/rietvallei/): Winery · 15 km
- [Robertson](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/robertson/): Winery · 22 km
- [Roodezandt](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/roodezandt/): Winery · 22 km
- [Springfield](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/springfield/): Winery · 20 km
- [Van Loveren](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/van-loveren/): Winery · 14 km
- [Van Zylshof](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/van-zylshof/): Winery · 17 km
- [Viljoensdrift](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/viljoensdrift/): Winery · 15 km

## When to go to Montagu

The best time to visit Montagu is **July to April**; also possible: May to June. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 14 h 01 |
| February | Best time | 13 h 13 |
| March | Best time | 12 h 15 |
| April | Best time | 11 h 09 |
| May | Possible | 10 h 15 |
| June | Possible | 9 h 46 |
| July | Best time | 9 h 58 |
| August | Best time | 10 h 44 |
| September | Best time | 11 h 48 |
| October | Best time | 12 h 52 |
| November | Best time | 13 h 47 |
| December | Best time | 14 h 14 |

In December there are 14 h 14 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 46. In January, 15 of the 15 places are at their best.

When to go to South Africa in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Montagu

The nearest main airport is Cape Town International Airport (CPT, Cape Town), 142 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Africa (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-33.7892%2C20.1196)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=-33.7892%2C20.1196)

## Other towns nearby

- [Swellendam](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/swellendam/): 5 places · 38 km
- [Worcester, South Africa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/worcester/): 20 places · 65 km
- [Lambrechts Road](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/lambrechts-road/): 29 places · 92 km
- [Hermanus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/hermanus/): 12 places · 107 km
- [Paarl](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/paarl/): 34 places · 108 km
- [Annandale Road](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/annandale-road/): 71 places · 120 km

And all of South Africa, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/sudafrica/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Montagu?

In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Montagu?

July to April; also possible: May to June. In December there are 14 h 14 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 46.

### How do you get to Montagu?

The nearest main airport is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 142 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=-33.7892%2C20.1196) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Montagu as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).