Best Time to Visit Camps Bay Beach
Best time to visit Camps Bay Beach: January, February, March, October, November and December. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Camps Bay Beach
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 Camps Bay Beach 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 | 79° | 62° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 73° | 58° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 68° | 55° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 64° | 51° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 61° | 50° | 6,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 63° | 50° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 65° | 51° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 73° | 56° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 76° | 60° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| December | 78° | 62° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Camps Bay Beach compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Camps Bay Beach.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table Mountain | 2 mi | 51°F | 44°F cooler | 24 in |
| Table Mountain | 2 mi | 51°F | 44°F cooler | 24 in |
| Robben Island | 10 mi | 64°F | about the same | 18 in |
| Cape Town International Airport | 13 mi | 63°F | about the same | 20 in |
| Boulders Beach | 18 mi | 63°F | about the same | 21 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 62°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- Avoid swimming outside patrolled areas - waves are running at 2.1 m.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Camps Bay Beach is a beach in Cape Town. Camps Bay Beach is a beach known for beach below the Twelve Apostles.
Right now it is 54°F (12°C) in Camps Bay Beach with clear. It feels like 54°F. Today runs from 50°F to 66°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Camps Bay Beach 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 50°F.
The closest major airport is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), about 13 mi away. Nearby highlights include Table Mountain, Table Mountain, Robben Island and Boulders Beach.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 66°F is 3.1°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 Camps Bay Beach today at 10/10. 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.
Weather in Camps Bay Beach right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:19 PM, Aug 23 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 66° / 50°
Overcast · 0% rain · wind 9 mph
🌦️ 64° / 54°
Light drizzle · 44% rain · wind 6 mph
Things to do in Camps Bay Beach
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Quick facts about Camps Bay Beach
| Type | Beach |
|---|---|
| City | Cape Town |
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Coordinates | 33°57′3.2″S 18°22′39.4″E (-33.9509, 18.3776) |
| Known for | beach below the Twelve Apostles |
| Local time | 11:19 PM (UTC+02:00) |
| Best months | January, February, March, October, November and December |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Camps Bay Beach?
Camps Bay Beach is a beach in Cape Town. Its coordinates are -33.9509, 18.3776. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Camps Bay Beach right now?
It is currently 54°F (12°C) with clear. Humidity is 97% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Camps Bay Beach?
January, February, March, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Camps Bay Beach, which has a Mediterranean climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Camps Bay Beach in?
Camps Bay Beach observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The local time is 11:19 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Camps Bay Beach?
The closest airports are Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 13 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Camps Bay Beach?
Popular options include Table Mountain, Table Mountain, Robben Island and Boulders Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - 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 23, 2026 at 11:19 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
