Cape Town Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Cape Town: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Cape Town month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 27° | 17° | 8 mm | ★★★★★ |
| februari | 27° | 18° | 11 mm | ★★★★★ |
| maart | 26° | 17° | 22 mm | ★★★★★ |
| april | 23° | 14° | 72 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mei | 20° | 12° | 77 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 18° | 11° | 100 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 16° | 10° | 152 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| augustus | 17° | 10° | 80 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 20° | 12° | 39 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 23° | 13° | 16 mm | ★★★★★ |
| november | 25° | 15° | 12 mm | ★★★★★ |
| december | 25° | 16° | 18 mm | ★★★★★ |
Klimaat type: Mediterranean. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Cape Town
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
Klimaat by airport in Cape Town
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Klimaat by attraction in Cape Town
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Klimaat by unesco world heritage site in Cape Town
1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Klimaat by beach in Cape Town
2 beaches mapped in this atlas
Beste reistijd Cape Town
Go in januari, februari, maart, oktober, november and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, juli and augustus – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Cape Town
Today is cooler than average for oktober. 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.
Zichtbaarheid is down en 0,4 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Windstoten en 71 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 december en februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers – the daily swing is 18°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints terwijl gusts stay above 71 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and augustus – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Cape Town is a city in Zuid-Afrika. Cape Town is known for Table Mountain and Cape Peninsula. Er wonen ongeveer 4.7 million.
Op dit moment is het 15°C (59°F) in Cape Town met lichte motregen. Het voelt als 14°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 12°C en 17°C. De kans op neerslag is 100%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 4.5/10 – matig.
De beste tijd om Cape Town is januari, februari, maart, oktober, november and december. Het klimaat is Mediterranean. juni, juli and augustus zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. januari is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 27°C, terwijl juli is de koudste maand, met minima rond 10°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), about 17 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Table Mountain, Robben Island, Boulders Beach and Camps Bay Beach.
Kort gezegd. Today is cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 17°C is 5.9°C below the 23°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 2 PM en 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Cape Town today at 9/10. Zichtbaarheid is down en 0,4 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Windstoten en 71 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
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| Land | Zuid-Afrika |
| Continent | Afrika |
| Coördinaten | 33°55′29.6″S 18°25′26.8″E (-33.9249, 18.4241) |
| Bevolking | 4.700.000 |
| Known for | Table Mountain and Cape Peninsula |
| Lokale tijd | 2:09 AM (UTC+02:00) |
| Beste maanden | januari, februari, maart, oktober, november and december |
| Klimaat | Mediterranean |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cape Town?
Cape Town is a city in Zuid-Afrika. Its coordinates are -33.9249, 18.4241. It lies in Afrika.
What is the weather like in Cape Town nu?
It is currently 15°C (59°F) met lichte motregen. Luchtvochtigheid is 94% and wind is 16 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Cape Town?
januari, februari, maart, oktober, november and december offer the most comfortable conditions in Cape Town, which has a Mediterranean climate. juni, juli and augustus are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cape Town in?
Cape Town observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The lokale tijd is 2:09 AM.
How many people live in Cape Town?
Cape Town has a population of approximately 4.7 million.
What is the nearest airport en Cape Town?
The closest airports are Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 17 km away.
What are the top things en 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 oktober 6, 2026 at 2:09 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
