Boulders Beach Weather Forecast
Boulders Beach weather: 56°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Boulders Beach is a beach in Cape Town. Boulders Beach is a beach known for an African penguin colony.
Right now it is 56°F (13°C) in Boulders Beach with partly cloudy. It feels like 53°F. Today runs from 53°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 13%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Boulders Beach 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 76°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 52°F.
The closest major airport is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), about 18 mi away. Nearby highlights include Table Mountain, Table Mountain, Camps Bay Beach and Robben Island.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 64°F is in line with the 62°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Boulders Beach today at 9.3/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Boulders Beach right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:44 AM, Aug 22 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Boulders Beach
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 53° | 13% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 50° | 0% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☀️ Clear sky | 63° / 54° | 0% | 20 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 66° / 55° | 0% | 29 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 59° | 0% | 29 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 58° | 0% | 17 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 56° | 11% | 15 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 58° | 38% · 0,0 in | 23 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 68° / 59° | 23% | 24 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 59° | 26% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 59° | 27% · 0,0 in | 21 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 59° | 50% | 21 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 56° | 53% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 56° | 35% · 0,3 in | 17 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light rain | 60° / 55° | 21% · 0,4 in | 49 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 60° / 51° | 23% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 6 |
Climate in Boulders Beach 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 | 76° | 64° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 76° | 65° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 75° | 62° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 70° | 59° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 66° | 57° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 64° | 54° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 61° | 53° | 4,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 62° | 52° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 64° | 54° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 70° | 57° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 73° | 60° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| December | 74° | 63° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Boulders Beach
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Air quality and pollen in Boulders Beach
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 Boulders Beach
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Boulders Beach?
Boulders Beach is a beach in Cape Town. Its coordinates are -34.1975, 18.4519. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Boulders Beach right now?
It is currently 56°F (13°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 83% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Boulders Beach?
January, February, March, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Boulders Beach, which has a Mediterranean climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Boulders Beach in?
Boulders Beach observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The local time is 7:44 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Boulders Beach?
The closest airports are Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 18 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Boulders Beach?
Popular options include Table Mountain, Table Mountain, Camps Bay Beach and Robben Island.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - 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 22, 2026 at 7:44 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
