Cape Town International Airport Travel Guide
Cape Town International Airport travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
Summary
Cape Town International Airport is an airport in Cape Town. Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is a commercial airport.
Right now it is 61°F (16°C) in Cape Town International Airport with overcast. It feels like 55°F. Today runs from 58°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Cape Town International Airport 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 82°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 47°F.
Nearby highlights include Table Mountain, Camps Bay Beach, Robben Island and Boulders Beach.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 69°F is 4.7°F below the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Cape Town International Airport today at 9.2/10. Gusts to 35 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 International Airport
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Coordinates: 33°58′17.4″S 18°36′7.6″E (-33.9715, 18.6021)
Weather in Cape Town International Airport right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:24 AM, Oct 4 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 69° / 58°
Overcast · 4% rain · wind 15 mph
☁️ 80° / 53°
Overcast · 0% rain · wind 8 mph
Quick facts about Cape Town International Airport
| Type | Airport |
|---|---|
| City | Cape Town |
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Coordinates | 33°58′17.4″S 18°36′7.6″E (-33.9715, 18.6021) |
| IATA code | CPT |
| Local time | 2:24 AM (UTC+02:00) |
| Best months | January, February, March, October, November and December |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
Things to do in Cape Town International Airport
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Cape Town International Airport.
Best time to visit Cape Town International Airport
Go in January, February, March, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 63°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 35 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cape Town International Airport?
Cape Town International Airport is an airport in Cape Town. Its coordinates are -33.9715, 18.6021. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Cape Town International Airport right now?
It is currently 61°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 71% and wind is 13 mph.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town International Airport?
January, February, March, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Cape Town International Airport, which has a Mediterranean climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cape Town International Airport in?
Cape Town International Airport observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The local time is 2:24 AM.
What are the top things to do in Cape Town International Airport?
Popular options include Table Mountain, Camps Bay Beach, Robben Island and Boulders Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - 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 4, 2026 at 2:24 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
