Climate by region
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc is a signature white grape of Swartland. Compare seasonal warmth, dry spells and harvest rain across its regional records.
Regional figures use 1991–2020 from the combined regional record · updated through Oct 17, 2026.
Climate by region
1991–2020 averages calculated from complete combined regional records.
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| Region | Growing season | Mean temperature | GDD | Rain | Hot days | Harvest rain | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loire ValleyFrance | Apr 1–Oct 31 | 16.3°C | 1379 GDD | 410.2 mm | 5.3 | 131.0 mm | Oct 17, 2026 |
| SwartlandSouth Africa | Sep 1–Apr 30 | 20.6°C | 2563 GDD | 223.4 mm | 17.9 | 62.4 mm | Oct 17, 2026 |
References and alternate names
- Swartland Wine and Olive Route: Chenin Blanc reviewed 2026-10-17
- Washington State University: growing degree days and seasonal heat accumulation reviewed 2026-10-17
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