Best time to visit Cape Town

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Cape Town by month

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When is the best time to visit Cape Town?

The best time to visit Cape Town is January, February, November and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 77°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Cape Town77
    Jan
  • 77°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Cape Town77
    Feb
  • 75°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Cape Town75
    Mar
  • 72°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Cape Town72
    Apr
  • 66°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Cape Town66
    May
  • 63°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Cape Town63
    Jun
  • 63°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Cape Town63
    Jul
  • 63°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Cape Town63
    Aug
  • 64°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Cape Town64
    Sep
  • 68°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Cape Town68
    Oct
  • 72°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Cape Town72
    Nov
  • 75°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Cape Town75
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

Which is the hottest month in Cape Town?

The hottest time of year in Cape Town is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 77°F with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Cape Town?

In terms of rainfall, June is usually the wettest month in Cape Town with 7.4 inches on average. There are normally 13 days in June with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Cape Town?

The sunniest time of year in Cape Town is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 77% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Cape Town?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Cape Town in February when the water temperature reaches 68°F.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for South Africa (Cape Town) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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