Best Time to Visit Cape Town International Airport
Best time to visit Cape Town International Airport: January, February, March, October, November and December. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Cape Town International Airport
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 International Airport 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 | 82° | 63° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 82° | 63° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 81° | 61° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 74° | 56° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 69° | 52° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 65° | 49° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 62° | 47° | 4,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 64° | 47° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 66° | 48° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 74° | 54° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 78° | 59° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| December | 80° | 61° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Cape Town International Airport compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Cape Town International Airport.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table Mountain | 11 mi | 51°F | 44°F cooler | 24 in |
| Table Mountain | 11 mi | 51°F | 44°F cooler | 24 in |
| Camps Bay Beach | 13 mi | 63°F | about the same | 24 in |
| Robben Island | 18 mi | 64°F | about the same | 18 in |
| Boulders Beach | 18 mi | 63°F | about the same | 21 in |
Summary
Cape Town International Airport is an airport in Cape Town. Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is a commercial airport.
The best time to visit Cape Town International Airport 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 82°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 47°F.
Nearby highlights include Table Mountain, Table Mountain, Camps Bay Beach and Robben Island.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Things to do in Cape Town International Airport
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Cape Town International Airport.
Quick facts about Cape Town International Airport
| Type | Airport |
|---|---|
| City | Cape Town |
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Coordinates | 33°58′17.4″S 18°36′7.6″E (-33.9715, 18.6021) |
| IATA code | CPT |
| Best months | January, February, March, October, November and December |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cape Town International Airport?
Cape Town International Airport is an airport in Cape Town. Its coordinates are -33.9715, 18.6021. It lies in Africa.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town International Airport?
January, February, March, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Cape Town International Airport, which has a Mediterranean climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What are the top things to do in Cape Town International Airport?
Popular options include Table Mountain, Table Mountain, Camps Bay Beach, Robben Island and Boulders Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - 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 22, 2026 UTC. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
