Sutherland is also known as being one of the coldest towns in South Africa
(although Buffelsfontein holds the official honour[1]),
with winter snow a common occurrence. The coldest temperature recorded in
Sutherland was -16ºC, on 12 July 2003.
The average yearly temperature is 11.8ºC, with an average minimum yearly
temperature of 3.4ºC

The town has recently gained in popularity,
with many Capetonians buying property in
the town and many more visiting on weekends
and vacations