Best Time to Visit Table Mountain
Best time to visit Table Mountain: January, February, March, November and December. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Table Mountain
Go in January, February, March, 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 Table Mountain 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 | 68° | 51° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 67° | 51° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 66° | 50° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 61° | 46° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 55° | 42° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 52° | 39° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 49° | 37° | 6,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 51° | 38° | 3,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 56° | 41° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 60° | 44° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 64° | 47° | 0,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 65° | 49° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Table Mountain compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Table Mountain.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camps Bay Beach | 2 mi | 64°F | +45°F warmer | 24 in |
| Cape Town International Airport | 11 mi | 64°F | +44°F warmer | 20 in |
| Robben Island | 11 mi | 64°F | +45°F warmer | 18 in |
| Boulders Beach | 16 mi | 63°F | +44°F warmer | 21 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Table Mountain is a tourist attraction in Cape Town. Table Mountain is a landmark known for a flat-topped peak above Cape Town.
Right now it is 52°F (11°C) in Table Mountain with partly cloudy. It feels like 46°F. Today runs from 43°F to 52°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.3/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Table Mountain is January, February, March, November and December. The climate is temperate. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 68°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 37°F.
The closest major airport is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), about 11 mi away. Nearby highlights include Camps Bay Beach, Robben Island and Boulders Beach.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 52°F is 8.3°F below the 60°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 Table Mountain today at 9.2/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Table Mountain right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:05 AM, Oct 23 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 61° / 47°
Overcast · 0% rain · wind 13 mph
☁️ 58° / 47°
Overcast · 0% rain · wind 19 mph
Things to do in Table Mountain
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Table Mountain.
Quick facts about Table Mountain
| Type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| City | Cape Town |
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Coordinates | 33°57′46.1″S 18°24′35.3″E (-33.9628, 18.4098) |
| Known for | a flat-topped peak above Cape Town |
| Local time | 5:05 AM (UTC+02:00) |
| Best months | January, February, March, November and December |
| Climate | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Table Mountain?
Table Mountain is a tourist attraction in Cape Town. Its coordinates are -33.9628, 18.4098. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Table Mountain right now?
It is currently 52°F (11°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 67% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Table Mountain?
January, February, March, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Table Mountain, which has a temperate climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Table Mountain in?
Table Mountain observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The local time is 5:05 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Table Mountain?
The closest airports are Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 11 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Table Mountain?
Popular options include Camps Bay Beach, Robben Island and Boulders Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - 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 October 23, 2026 at 5:05 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
