Cape Town Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Cape Town: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Cape Town month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 27° | 17° | 8 mm | ★★★★★ |
| februar | 27° | 18° | 11 mm | ★★★★★ |
| mars | 26° | 17° | 22 mm | ★★★★★ |
| april | 23° | 14° | 72 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mai | 20° | 12° | 77 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 18° | 11° | 100 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 16° | 10° | 152 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| august | 17° | 10° | 73 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 18° | 11° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 23° | 13° | 16 mm | ★★★★★ |
| november | 25° | 15° | 12 mm | ★★★★★ |
| desember | 25° | 16° | 18 mm | ★★★★★ |
Klima type: Mediterranean. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Cape Town
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
Klima by airport in Cape Town
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Klima by attraction in Cape Town
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Klima by unesco world heritage site in Cape Town
1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Klima by beach in Cape Town
2 beaches mapped in this atlas
Klima by mountain in Cape Town
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Beste tid å besøke Cape Town
Go in januar, februar, mars, oktober, november and desember. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, juli and august - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Cape Town
Today is warmer than average for august. The forecast high of 23°C is 5.8°C above the 17°C typical for this month.
Regn is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Vindkast til 50 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in desember til februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- sønglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 50 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and august - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Cape Town is a city in Sør-Afrika. Cape Town is known for Table Mountain and Cape Peninsula. Befolkningen er rundt 4.7 million.
Akkurat nå er det 21°C (70°F) in Cape Town med overskyet. Det føles som 20°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 12°C til 23°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - utmerket — dra nå.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Cape Town is januar, februar, mars, oktober, november and desember. Klimaet er Mediterranean. juni, juli and august tend til be the least comfortable months. januar is the warmest month med average highs near 27°C, while juli is the coldest med 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.
Kort sagt. Today is warmer than average for august. The forecast high of 23°C is 5.8°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 5 PM til 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Cape Town today at 9.7/10. Vindkast til 50 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Cape Town
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| Land | Sør-Afrika |
| Kontinent | Afrika |
| Koordinater | 33°55′29.6″S 18°25′26.8″E (-33.9249, 18.4241) |
| Befolkning | 4.700.000 |
| Known for | Table Mountain and Cape Peninsula |
| Lokal tid | 9:09 PM (UTC+02:00) |
| Best months | januar, februar, mars, oktober, november and desember |
| Klima | Mediterranean |
Vær map for Cape Town
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Explore Cape Town
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cape Town?
Cape Town is a city in Sør-Afrika. Its coordinates are -33.9249, 18.4241. It lies in Afrika.
What is the weather like in Cape Town akkurat nå?
It is currently 21°C (70°F) med overskyet. Luftfuktighet is 52% and wind is 8 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Cape Town?
januar, februar, mars, oktober, november and desember offer the most comfortable conditions in Cape Town, which has a Mediterranean climate. juni, juli 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 9:09 PM.
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 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 august 21, 2026 at 9:09 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
