Temperature range
Typical highs and lows
High25.9°C
Low9.3°C
The broad yearly range between warm daytime highs and the coolest overnight lows.
South Africa Cape Town, South Africa
The climate in Cape Town is mild year-round, with annual average temperatures spanning 16°C / 61°F during July up to 26°C / 79°F in February.
Annual rainfall patterns show an average of 43 mm / 1.7 inches per month, with June being the wettest (97 mm / 3.8 inches) and February the driest (11 mm / 0.43 inches).
The UV index ranges from 4 in June to 10 in December, so strong sun protection is essential during summer months.
Expect approximately 14.4 hours of daylight during December and around 9.9 hours in June.
Trip planning
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Climate overview
Climate at a glance
The big-picture stats that matter for planning your visit to Cape Town.
Rain pattern
Wettest point of the year
97 mm
June carries the highest typical rainfall load.
Sun exposure
Typical peak UV band
High (7.2)
A fast read on how strong midday sun typically gets across the year.
Daylight window
Seasonal daylight range
10 hrsto14 hrs
Useful for gauging how much sightseeing time you get in shorter versus longer seasons.
Wind profile
Typical breeze strength
15 km/h
January is typically the breeziest month.
Humidity
Typical moisture range
70 %to81 %
A quick signal for how dry, comfortable, or heavy the air tends to feel.
When should I go?
Our top-rated months for visiting Cape Town, based on long-term weather comfort and conditions
Typical weather by month
Compare all monthsTip: click on a card to see detailed daily weather averages for that month.
How Cape Town compares
See how it ranks against the rest of South Africa for key metrics.
HOTTEST (AVG)
in South Africa
#3 / 3
COOLEST (AVG)
in South Africa
#2 / 3
WETTEST (TOTAL)
in South Africa
#3 / 3
WINDIEST (AVG)
in South Africa
#1 / 3
HIGHEST UV
in South Africa
#3 / 3
MOST HUMID
in South Africa
#2 / 3
Short term outlook
Visiting soon? Here's the next 7 days of weather for Cape Town, or see an hourly breakdown for the next 14 days.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
How does the weather in Cape Town feel over the year?
On a typical year, you can expect highs around 21°C (70°F) and lows near 13°C (55°F). Conditions usually feel mild in the daytime and cool once the sun goes down. You may notice some humidity at times. Expect a mix of sun and cloud across the year.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town for dry weather?
When is sun exposure strongest in Cape Town?
UV tends to peak in December, when UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 10), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is Cape Town a windy place?
Across the year, average winds sit around 15 km/h (9 mph), with gusts on windier days up to about 88 km/h (55 mph). Overall it is it is a notably windy place, and strong gusts are fairly common.
How much daylight does Cape Town get?
On average, days offer about 12 hours of daylight. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.