Geography of Table Mountain
Geography of Table Mountain: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Table Mountain
Camps Bay Beach is 2 mi to the north-west, Cape Town International Airport is 11 mi to the east, Robben Island is 11 mi to the north and Boulders Beach is 16 mi to the south.
Map of Table Mountain
Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.
Coordinates: 33°57′46.1″S 18°24′35.3″E (-33.9628, 18.4098)
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 | 7:47 AM (UTC+02:00) |
| Best months | January, February, March, November and December |
| Climate | Temperate |
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 53°F (11°C) in Table Mountain with clear sky. It feels like 49°F. Today runs from 47°F to 65°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.
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 slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 65°F is 4.9°F above the 60°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Table Mountain 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 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).
Explore Table Mountain
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Geography for related places
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 53°F (11°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 62% and wind is 2 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 7:47 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.
Related articles
Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - 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 7:47 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
