Cape Town Weather Forecast
Cape Town weather: 51°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Cape Town weather in January
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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).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 62°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- 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?
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 51°F (11°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 100% and wind is 3 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 2:57 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 23, 2026 at 2:57 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
