Best Time to Visit Cape Town
Summer (November-March) offers warm, dry weather ideal for beaches and outdoor activities. Winter (Jun-Aug) is cool and rainy.
Best Months to Visit
NovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch
Months to Avoid
JuneJulyAugust
Weather Throughout the Year
Temperature (°C)
HighLow
Rainfall (mm)
Month by Month
JanBest
High: 26°C
Low: 16°C
Rain: 15mm
Very HighFebBest
High: 27°C
Low: 16°C
Rain: 15mm
HighMarBest
High: 25°C
Low: 14°C
Rain: 20mm
HighApr
High: 22°C
Low: 12°C
Rain: 45mm
ModerateMay
High: 19°C
Low: 10°C
Rain: 70mm
LowJunAvoid
High: 18°C
Low: 8°C
Rain: 90mm
LowJulAvoid
High: 17°C
Low: 7°C
Rain: 80mm
LowAugAvoid
High: 18°C
Low: 8°C
Rain: 75mm
LowSep
High: 19°C
Low: 9°C
Rain: 40mm
Moderate
Whale Season
Oct
High: 21°C
Low: 11°C
Rain: 30mm
ModerateNovBest
High: 23°C
Low: 13°C
Rain: 20mm
HighDecBest
High: 25°C
Low: 15°C
Rain: 15mm
Very HighNew Year's Eve
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