Best Time to Visit Cape Town
Best time to visit Cape Town: January, February, March, October, November and December. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Cape Town
Go in January, February, March, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Cape Town month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80° | 63° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 80° | 64° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 78° | 62° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 73° | 58° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 68° | 54° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 64° | 51° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 61° | 49° | 6,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 63° | 49° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 65° | 51° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 73° | 56° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 76° | 59° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| December | 77° | 62° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit each airport in Cape Town
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Best time to visit each attraction in Cape Town
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Best time to visit each unesco world heritage site in Cape Town
1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Best time to visit each beach in Cape Town
2 beaches mapped in this atlas
Best time to visit each mountain in Cape Town
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 31 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.
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 60°F (15°C) in Cape Town with clear sky. It feels like 58°F. Today runs from 53°F to 73°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - 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 warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 73°F is 10.1°F above the 63°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Cape Town today at 9.8/10. Gusts to 31 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Cape Town right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:27 PM, Aug 21 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 63° / 52°
Light drizzle · 10% rain · wind 8 mph
☁️ 66° / 52°
Overcast · 2% rain · wind 10 mph
Things to do in Cape Town
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Cape Town.
Quick facts about Cape Town
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Coordinates | 33°55′29.6″S 18°25′26.8″E (-33.9249, 18.4241) |
| Population | 4.700.000 |
| Known for | Table Mountain and Cape Peninsula |
| Local time | 1:27 PM (UTC+02:00) |
| Best months | January, February, March, October, November and December |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
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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 60°F (15°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 78% and wind is 5 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 1:27 PM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 21, 2026 at 1:27 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
