City in South Africa

Cape Town Map

Interactive map of Cape Town with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌙 55°F now🕔 8:26 AM local📅 Best: January, February, March, October, November and December👥 4.7 million

Summary

Cape Town is a city in South Africa. Cape Town is known for Table Mountain and Cape Peninsula. It has a population of about 4.7 million.

Right now it is 55°F (13°C) in Cape Town with clear. It feels like 48°F. Today runs from 54°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Cape Town 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 80°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 49°F.

The closest major airport is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), about 11 mi away. Nearby highlights include Table Mountain, Robben Island, Boulders Beach and Camps Bay Beach.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 67°F is 4.7°F above the 63°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Cape Town today at 9.9/10. Gusts to 47 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Cape Town

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 33°55′29.6″S 18°25′26.8″E (-33.9249, 18.4241)

Quick facts about Cape Town

TypeCity
CountrySouth Africa
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates33°55′29.6″S 18°25′26.8″E (-33.9249, 18.4241)
Population4.700.000
Known forTable Mountain and Cape Peninsula
Local time8:26 AM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, October, November and December
ClimateMediterranean

Maps of each airport in Cape Town

1 airports mapped in this atlas

Maps of each attraction in Cape Town

1 attractions mapped in this atlas

Maps of each unesco world heritage site in Cape Town

1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas

Maps of each beach in Cape Town

2 beaches mapped in this atlas

Maps of each mountain in Cape Town

1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas

Neighboring cities in South Africa

Sorted by distance from Cape Town.

Getting to Cape Town

By air

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Cape Town

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Cape Town International AirportCPT11 miCape Town

Top attractions in Cape Town

Things to do in Cape Town

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Cape Town.

Explore Cape Town

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cape Town?

Cape Town is a city in South Africa. Its coordinates are -33.9249, 18.4241. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Cape Town right now?

It is currently 55°F (13°C) with clear. Humidity is 89% and wind is 16 mph.

When is the best time to visit Cape Town?

January, February, March, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Cape Town, which has a Mediterranean climate. June, July and August 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 8:26 AM.

How many people live in Cape Town?

Cape Town has a population of approximately 4.7 million.

What is the nearest airport to Cape Town?

The closest airports are Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 11 mi away.

What are the top things to 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 6 places in this atlas, including Cape Town International Airport, Table Mountain, Robben Island, Boulders Beach, Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 25, 2026 at 8:26 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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