Cape Town Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Cape Town: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Cape Town month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 27° | 17° | 8 mm | ★★★★★ |
| febrúar | 27° | 18° | 11 mm | ★★★★★ |
| mars | 26° | 17° | 22 mm | ★★★★★ |
| apríl | 23° | 14° | 72 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maí | 20° | 12° | 77 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júní | 18° | 11° | 100 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júlí | 16° | 10° | 152 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ágúst | 17° | 10° | 80 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 20° | 12° | 39 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| október | 23° | 13° | 16 mm | ★★★★★ |
| nóvember | 25° | 15° | 12 mm | ★★★★★ |
| desember | 25° | 16° | 18 mm | ★★★★★ |
Loftslag type: Mediterranean. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Cape Town
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
Loftslag by airport in Cape Town
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Loftslag by attraction in Cape Town
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Loftslag by unesco world heritage site in Cape Town
1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Loftslag by beach in Cape Town
2 beaches mapped in this atlas
Best time til visit Cape Town
Go in janúar, febrúar, mars, október, nóvember and desember. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: júní, júlí and ágúst - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Cape Town
Today is cooler than average for október. The forecast high of 17°C is 5.9°C below the 23°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 12 mm is forecast, which is enough til soak trails and slow traffic.
Skyggni is down til 0,3 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Vindhviður til 70 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in desember til febrúar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- sun.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 70 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid júní, júlí and ágúst - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Cape Town is a city in Suður-Afríka. Cape Town is known for Table Mountain and Cape Peninsula. Íbúafjöldinn er um 4.7 million.
Núna er hitinn 14°C (58°F) in Cape Town með skúrir. Hitinn finnst vera 14°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 12°C til 17°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.4/10 - Á mörkunum.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Cape Town is janúar, febrúar, mars, október, nóvember and desember. Loftslagið er Mediterranean. júní, júlí and ágúst tend til be the least comfortable months. janúar is the warmest month með average highs near 27°C, while júlí is the coldest með lows near 10°C.
The closest major airport is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), about 17 km away. Nearby highlights include Table Mountain, Robben Island, Boulders Beach and Camps Bay Beach.
Í einföldu máli. Today is cooler than average for október. The forecast high of 17°C is 5.9°C below the 23°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 1 PM til 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Cape Town today at 9.1/10. Skyggni is down til 0,3 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Vindhviður til 70 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. 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.
Quick facts about Cape Town
| Tegund | City |
|---|---|
| Land | Suður-Afríka |
| Heimsálfa | Afríka |
| Hnit | 33°55′29.6″S 18°25′26.8″E (-33.9249, 18.4241) |
| Mannfjöldi | 4.700.000 |
| Known for | Table Mountain and Cape Peninsula |
| Staðartími | 4:12 AM (UTC+02:00) |
| Best months | janúar, febrúar, mars, október, nóvember and desember |
| Loftslag | Mediterranean |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cape Town?
Cape Town is a city in Suður-Afríka. Its coordinates are -33.9249, 18.4241. It lies in Afríka.
What is the weather like in Cape Town núna?
It is currently 14°C (58°F) með skúrir. Raki is 96% and wind is 15 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Cape Town?
janúar, febrúar, mars, október, nóvember and desember offer the most comfortable conditions in Cape Town, which has a Mediterranean climate. júní, júlí and ágúst are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cape Town in?
Cape Town observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The local time is 4:12 AM.
How many people live in Cape Town?
Cape Town has a population of approximately 4.7 million.
What is the nearest airport til Cape Town?
The closest airports are Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 17 km away.
What are the top things til do in Cape Town?
Popular options include Table Mountain, Robben Island, Boulders Beach, Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain.
What places are in Cape Town?
Cape Town covers 5 places in this atlas, including Cape Town International Airport, Table Mountain, Robben Island, Boulders Beach and Camps Bay Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag 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 október 6, 2026 at 4:12 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
