Geography of Cape Town International Airport
Geography of Cape Town International Airport: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Cape Town International Airport
Table Mountain is 11 mi to the west, Camps Bay Beach is 13 mi to the west, Robben Island is 18 mi to the north-west and Boulders Beach is 18 mi to the south-west.
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Coordinates: 33°58′17.4″S 18°36′7.6″E (-33.9715, 18.6021)
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 |
| Local time | 8:03 AM (UTC+02:00) |
| Best months | January, February, March, October, November and December |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
Summary
Cape Town International Airport is an airport in Cape Town. Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is a commercial airport.
Right now it is 67°F (19°C) in Cape Town International Airport with clear sky. It feels like 68°F. Today runs from 59°F to 80°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.9/10 - excellent - go now.
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 July is the coldest with lows near 47°F.
Nearby highlights include Table Mountain, Camps Bay Beach, Robben Island and Boulders Beach.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 80°F is 6.1°F above the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Cape Town International Airport 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.
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 | 65° | 47° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 69° | 51° | 1,5 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).
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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.
What is the weather like in Cape Town International Airport right now?
It is currently 67°F (19°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 64% and wind is 1 mph.
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 time zone is Cape Town International Airport in?
Cape Town International Airport observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The local time is 8:03 AM.
What are the top things to do in Cape Town International Airport?
Popular options include 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. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 5, 2026 at 8:03 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
