Cape Town Weather Forecast
Cape Town weather: 58°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Cape Town
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 51 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,3 in, 0,7 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Cape Town
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16-day forecast for Cape Town
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 57° | 84% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 57° | 0% | 18 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 82° / 56° | 0% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 59° | 14% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light showers | 63° / 54° | 75% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 66° / 53° | 14% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 53° | 8% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 59° / 57° | 2% · 0,3 in | 13 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 56° | 2% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 57° | 4% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 57° | 14% | 10 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 58° | 23% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 56° | 8% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 56° | 6% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 57° | 6% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 14% | -- | — |
What this means for Cape Town
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 67°F is 5.4°F below the 73°F typical for this month.
A 84% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Gusts to 33 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 48°F.
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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 89% 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 4:14 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 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 October 2, 2026 at 4:14 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
