Cape Town weather in February
Cape Town averages 26°C by day and 17°C at night in February, with the sea at 14°C and about 9 mm of rain in the month. It cools by about 2°C into March.
Day
26°C
Night
17°C
Sea
14°C
Rain
9 mm
Flight from London
12h
What February feels like
February is hot in Cape Town: proper beach weather.
The sea is 14°C: cold for swimming, so plan on a heated pool.
It is dry: only about 9 mm of rain in the month.
That is 17°C warmer than an average February day in London.
Of the 56 sun destinations we track, Cape Town is the #26 warmest in February.
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Cape Town weather by month
February is highlighted. Compare with January and March, or see the full year in Cape Town.
Cape Town in February: quick answers
Is Cape Town hot in February?
February is hot in Cape Town: proper beach weather. Average highs are 26°C and lows 17°C.
Can you swim in Cape Town in February?
The sea is 14°C: cold for swimming, so plan on a heated pool.
Does it rain in Cape Town in February?
It is dry: only about 9 mm of rain in the month.
What is the warmest month in Cape Town?
February, at an average high of 26°C. The coolest is July at 17°C.
How long is the flight to Cape Town from the UK?
About 12h direct from London, estimated from the 9,672 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in February for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in February from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. Rain is the average monthly total. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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