Table Mountain Weather Forecast
Table Mountain weather: 39°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Table Mountain is a mountain in Cape Town. Table Mountain is a mountain known as a flat-topped sandstone plateau. It sits at 3.560 ft above sea level.
Right now it is 39°F (4°C) in Table Mountain with mainly clear. It feels like 35°F. Today runs from 37°F to 53°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.9/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Table Mountain is January, February, March, November and December. The climate is temperate. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 68°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 37°F.
The closest major airport is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), about 11 mi away. Nearby highlights include Table Mountain, Camps Bay Beach, Robben Island and Boulders Beach.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 53°F is 3.1°F above the 50°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. photography is the strongest bet in Table Mountain today at 9.8/10. 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 Table Mountain right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:01 PM, Aug 23 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Table Mountain
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 37° | 0% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 53° / 40° | 0% | 14 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 43° | 0% | 19 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 44° | 0% | 16 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 42° | 0% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 43° | 4% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 42° | 44% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 47° / 39° | 42% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 48° / 37° | 10% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light showers | 48° / 35° | 29% · 0,3 in | 21 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 43° / 35° | 67% · 0,4 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 44° / 33° | 55% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 49° / 38° | 27% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 54° / 32° | 18% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 56° / 39° | 17% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 19% | -- | — |
Climate in Table Mountain 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 | 68° | 51° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 67° | 51° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 66° | 50° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 61° | 46° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 55° | 42° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 52° | 39° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 49° | 37° | 6,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 50° | 37° | 2,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 53° | 39° | 2,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 60° | 44° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 64° | 47° | 0,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 65° | 49° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Table Mountain
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Air quality and pollen in Table Mountain
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 Table Mountain
Go in January, February, March, 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 Table Mountain?
Table Mountain is a mountain in Cape Town. Its coordinates are -33.9628, 18.4098. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Table Mountain right now?
It is currently 39°F (4°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 100% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Table Mountain?
January, February, March, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Table Mountain, which has a temperate climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Table Mountain in?
Table Mountain observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The local time is 4:01 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Table Mountain?
The closest airports are Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 11 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Table Mountain?
Popular options include Table Mountain, Camps Bay Beach, Robben Island and Boulders Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - 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 4:01 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
