Weather in Cape Town

Best time to visit

With mild temperatures all year round, Cape Town is an ideal holiday destination.

Spring (September to October) fills Cape Town with colour as spectacular flowers bloom. Temperatures hover between 15°C (59°F) and 17°C (63°F), reaching the mid twenties by October.

Summer (November to February) temperatures reach an average of 25°C (77°F), but can be as high as 40°C (104°F). As summer is the most popular season among tourists, beaches can be busy and accommodation can be more expensive.

Autumn (March to April) is the perfect season for hitting the beach; there are fewer tourists and temperatures are still warm, ranging between 18°C (64°F) and 20°C (68°F).

Winter (May to August) temperatures are mild, reaching an average of 17°C (63°F). Rainfall can be unpredictable during the winter months, though, so you may need a waterproof jacket. July and August see migratory whales visit the Cape, making this a prime whale watching season.

Night

Weather (night) Temp (min night) Rain (mm) Wind (mph) Humidity Pressure Visibility
Sun
Occ Light Rain
Patchy rain possible
1
1
°C
0.4mm
3
nne
76%
1,025mb
Moderate
Mon
Occ Light Rain
Patchy rain possible
1
0
°C
0.5mm
4
sw
63%
1,027mb
Moderate
Tue
Clear
Clear skies
8
°C
0.5mm
5
sse
70%
1,024mb
Good
Wed
Clear
Clear skies
9
°C
0.5mm
4
sse
68%
1,022mb
Good
Thu
Cloudy
Cloudy skies
1
1
°C
0.5mm
4
wsw
75%
1,023mb
Good
Fri
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
1
1
°C
0.1mm
4
nne
85%
1,024mb
Good
Sat
Clear
Clear skies
1
2
°C
0mm
5
sse
84%
1,020mb
Good
Sun
Iso Rain Swrs Night
Light rain shower
1
5
°C
0mm
2
sw
79%
1,021mb
Good
Mon
Clear
Clear skies
1
4
°C
0mm
7
se
62%
1,021mb
Good
Last updated at 04:06, Tuesday 27 August
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