Cape Town Weather Forecast
Cape Town weather: 60°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 60°F (15°C) in Cape Town with clear sky. It feels like 58°F. Today runs from 53°F to 73°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - 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 warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 73°F is 10.1°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 9.8/10. Gusts to 31 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.
Active alerts for Cape Town
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Weather in Cape Town right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:43 PM, Aug 21 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Cape Town
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 53° | 0% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 52° | 10% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 52° | 2% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 67° / 54° | 0% | 15 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 68° / 55° | 0% | 19 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 57° | 0% | 17 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 54° | 0% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 51° | 14% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 53° | 39% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 51° | 32% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 66° / 50° | 24% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 83° / 48° | 33% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 73° / 57° | 35% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 54° | 27% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 97° / 55° | 26% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 67° / 49° | 14% | 9 mph | 6 |
Climate in Cape Town month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80° | 63° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 80° | 64° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 78° | 62° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 73° | 58° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 68° | 54° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 64° | 51° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 61° | 49° | 6,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 63° | 49° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 65° | 51° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 73° | 56° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 76° | 59° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| December | 77° | 62° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Cape Town
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Air quality and pollen in Cape Town
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Cape Town
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.
Weather by airport in Cape Town
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Weather by attraction in Cape Town
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Weather by unesco world heritage site in Cape Town
1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Weather by beach in Cape Town
2 beaches mapped in this atlas
Weather by mountain in Cape Town
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
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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 60°F (15°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 78% and wind is 5 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 1:43 PM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 1:43 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
