City in South Africa

Cape Town Weather Forecast

Cape Town weather: 58°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 58°F now🕔 5:44 AM local📅 Best: January, February, March, October, November and December👥 4.7 million

Air quality and pollen in Cape Town

58
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.59.3 µg/m³
PM1013.3 µg/m³
Ozone50 µg/m³
NO₂4.3 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeLight haze

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Health and safety today

Skin and UVNo protection needed for most skin types.
GeneralConditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing.

Weather in Cape Town right now

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58°F
Overcast · feels like 56°F
Humidity90%
Wind8 mph NNW
Gusts25 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure1018 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 16 mi
Air quality58 · Moderate
Sunrise6:22 AM
Sunset6:49 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 69%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:44 AM, Oct 2 local time.

⚠️Sat, Oct 3: damaging gusts to 51 mph.
⚠️Fri, Oct 9: damaging gusts to 40 mph.

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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 58°F (15°C) with overcast. Humidity is 90% and wind is 8 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 5:44 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 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
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 October 2, 2026 at 5:44 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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