City in South Africa

Airports in Cape Town

Airports near Cape Town with IATA codes, distances and onward travel notes.

☁️ 55°F now🕔 1:55 AM local📅 Best: January, February, March, October, November and December👥 4.7 million

Airports near Cape Town

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Cape Town International AirportCPT11 miCape Town

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Coordinates: 33°55′29.6″S 18°25′26.8″E (-33.9249, 18.4241)

Summary

Cape Town is a city in South Africa. Cape Town is known for Table Mountain and Cape Peninsula. It has a population of about 4.7 million.

Right now it is 55°F (13°C) in Cape Town with overcast. It feels like 55°F. Today runs from 53°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 12%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Cape Town is January, February, March, October, November and December. The climate is Mediterranean. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 80°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 49°F.

The closest major airport is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), about 11 mi away. Nearby highlights include Table Mountain, Robben Island, Boulders Beach and Camps Bay Beach.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 64°F is in line with the 63°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Cape Town today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Cape Town

TypeCity
CountrySouth Africa
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates33°55′29.6″S 18°25′26.8″E (-33.9249, 18.4241)
Population4.700.000
Known forTable Mountain and Cape Peninsula
Local time1:55 AM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, October, November and December
ClimateMediterranean

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cape Town?

Cape Town is a city in South Africa. Its coordinates are -33.9249, 18.4241. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Cape Town right now?

It is currently 55°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 97% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Cape Town?

January, February, March, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Cape Town, which has a Mediterranean climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Cape Town in?

Cape Town observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The local time is 1:55 AM.

How many people live in Cape Town?

Cape Town has a population of approximately 4.7 million.

What is the nearest airport to Cape Town?

The closest airports are Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 11 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Cape Town?

Popular options include Table Mountain, Robben Island, Boulders Beach, Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain.

What places are in Cape Town?

Cape Town covers 6 places in this atlas, including Cape Town International Airport, Table Mountain, Robben Island, Boulders Beach, Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 22, 2026 at 1:55 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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