Best Time to Visit
🇿🇦 Cape Town, South Africa · Africa
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
26°
17°
Great
Feb
26°
18°
Great
Mar
25°
16°
Great
Apr
22°
14°
Great
May
19°
12°
Great
Jun
17°
10°
Good
Jul
17°
9°
Good
Aug
17°
10°
Good
Sep
18°
11°
Great
Oct
20°
13°
Great
Nov
22°
14°
Great
Dec
24°
16°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 26°C | 17°C | 3 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 26°C | 18°C | 2 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 25°C | 16°C | 3 | 11h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 22°C | 14°C | 5 | 10h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 19°C | 12°C | 7 | 9h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| June | 17°C | 10°C | 10 | 8h | 70% | 2 | Good | View |
| July | 17°C | 9°C | 9 | 9h | 70% | 2 | Good | View |
| August | 17°C | 10°C | 9 | 9h | 70% | 2 | Good | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 18°C | 11°C | 7 | 10h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 20°C | 13°C | 5 | 12h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 22°C | 14°C | 5 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 24°C | 16°C | 3 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 20°C high, 13°C low
Mild conditions at 20°C (68°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 13°C (55°F).
Avg: 25°C high, 17°C low
Comfortable warmth at 25°C (77°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 17°C (63°F).
Avg: 22°C high, 14°C low
Comfortable warmth at 22°C (72°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 14°C (57°F).
Avg: 17°C high, 10°C low
Mild conditions at 17°C (63°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 10°C (50°F).
The least favorable time to visit Cape Town is June and July. During this period, you can expect less favorable weather conditions.
June
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
July
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
August
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Cape Town during the best travel months (January, February, March), when temperatures range from 17°C to 26°C:
Cape Town has a Mediterranean climate (Koppen classification: Csb). The warmest month is February with highs of 26°C, while the coldest month is August at just 17°C. Annual rainfall averages 494mm across approximately 68 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| Low °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 |
| Rain Days | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Rain mm | 12 | 11 | 12 | 36 | 57 | 92 | 84 | 74 | 44 | 32 | 25 | 15 |
| Sun h/day | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Humidity % | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 |
For a complete day-by-day weather breakdown including packing lists, activities, and local events, explore each month individually:
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