Temperatures stay fairly stable month to month across the year.
| Month | Low Temperature | High Temperature | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.4°C | 25.5°C | WARM |
| February | 17.6°C | 25.9°C | WARM |
| March | 16.3°C | 24.3°C | WARM |
| April | 14.2°C | 22°C | WARM |
| May | 12.1°C | 19.2°C | MILD |
| June | 10.2°C | 17°C | MILD |
| July | 9.3°C | 16.3°C | MILD |
| August | 9.6°C | 16.4°C | MILD |
| September | 10.8°C | 17.8°C | MILD |
| October | 12.8°C | 20.5°C | MILD |
| November | 14.3°C | 22°C | MILD |
| December | 16.3°C | 24.1°C | WARM |
February has the warmest typical feels-like highs (26.7°C / 80°F), while July is coolest (14.5°C / 58°F).
| Month | Low Feels Like | High Feels Like | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.7°C | 26.4°C | WARM |
| February | 17.1°C | 26.7°C | WARM |
| March | 15.6°C | 24.4°C | WARM |
| April | 13.1°C | 21.3°C | MILD |
| May | 10.7°C | 18°C | MILD |
| June | 8.1°C | 15.2°C | MILD |
| July | 7°C | 14.5°C | COOL |
| August | 7.4°C | 14.7°C | COOL |
| September | 8.7°C | 16.6°C | MILD |
| October | 11°C | 20.2°C | MILD |
| November | 12.7°C | 21.9°C | MILD |
| December | 15.3°C | 24.7°C | WARM |
June is wettest at 97.3 mm / 3.83 inches, while February is driest at 10.9 mm / 0.43 inches.
| Month | Baseline | Rainfall | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -23.6 mm | 13 mm | DRY |
| February | -23.6 mm | 10.9 mm | DRY |
| March | -23.6 mm | 17.9 mm | DRY |
| April | -23.6 mm | 33.5 mm | LIGHT |
| May | -23.6 mm | 59 mm | LIGHT |
| June | -23.6 mm | 97.3 mm | MODERATE |
| July | -23.6 mm | 88.7 mm | MODERATE |
| August | -23.6 mm | 80.6 mm | MODERATE |
| September | -23.6 mm | 45.3 mm | LIGHT |
| October | -23.6 mm | 29.2 mm | LIGHT |
| November | -23.6 mm | 26.3 mm | LIGHT |
| December | -23.6 mm | 18.1 mm | DRY |
December has the strongest peak UV (around index 9.6).
| Month | Baseline | UV Index | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 9.5 | VERY HIGH |
| February | 0 | 9.1 | VERY HIGH |
| March | 0 | 8.1 | VERY HIGH |
| April | 0 | 6.5 | HIGH |
| May | 0 | 4.8 | MODERATE |
| June | 0 | 3.6 | MODERATE |
| July | 0 | 4.1 | MODERATE |
| August | 0 | 5.6 | MODERATE |
| September | 0 | 7.3 | HIGH |
| October | 0 | 8.6 | VERY HIGH |
| November | 0 | 9.3 | VERY HIGH |
| December | 0 | 9.6 | VERY HIGH |
Daylight ranges from 9.9h in June to 14.4h in December.
| Month | Baseline | Daylight Hours | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0h | 14.1h | LONG |
| February | 0h | 13.3h | LONG |
| March | 0h | 12.3h | BALANCED |
| April | 0h | 11.2h | BALANCED |
| May | 0h | 10.4h | BALANCED |
| June | 0h | 9.9h | SHORT |
| July | 0h | 10.1h | BALANCED |
| August | 0h | 10.9h | BALANCED |
| September | 0h | 11.9h | BALANCED |
| October | 0h | 12.9h | BALANCED |
| November | 0h | 13.9h | LONG |
| December | 0h | 14.4h | LONG |
June is most humid (80.6%), while December is driest (69.7%).
| Month | Baseline | Humidity (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65.8% | 69.8% | HUMID |
| February | 65.8% | 70.6% | HUMID |
| March | 65.8% | 73% | HUMID |
| April | 65.8% | 75.6% | MUGGY |
| May | 65.8% | 80.3% | MUGGY |
| June | 65.8% | 80.6% | MUGGY |
| July | 65.8% | 79.7% | MUGGY |
| August | 65.8% | 79.5% | MUGGY |
| September | 65.8% | 77.2% | MUGGY |
| October | 65.8% | 72.8% | HUMID |
| November | 65.8% | 70.4% | HUMID |
| December | 65.8% | 69.7% | HUMID |
January has the strongest typical average wind (18.3 km/h / 11.4 mph), while May is calmest (12.1 km/h / 7.5 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.6 km/h | 18.3 km/h | CALM |
| February | 9.6 km/h | 17.5 km/h | CALM |
| March | 9.6 km/h | 15.7 km/h | CALM |
| April | 9.6 km/h | 13.5 km/h | CALM |
| May | 9.6 km/h | 12.1 km/h | CALM |
| June | 9.6 km/h | 13.1 km/h | CALM |
| July | 9.6 km/h | 12.8 km/h | CALM |
| August | 9.6 km/h | 13.6 km/h | CALM |
| September | 9.6 km/h | 14.3 km/h | CALM |
| October | 9.6 km/h | 15.7 km/h | CALM |
| November | 9.6 km/h | 17.1 km/h | CALM |
| December | 9.6 km/h | 17.5 km/h | CALM |
January is windiest by P95 gust signal (87.5 km/h / 54.4 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (gusts) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 km/h | 87.5 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| February | 0 km/h | 83.2 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| March | 0 km/h | 78.5 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| April | 0 km/h | 72.4 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| May | 0 km/h | 68.4 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| June | 0 km/h | 83.9 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| July | 0 km/h | 75.2 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| August | 0 km/h | 74.5 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| September | 0 km/h | 75.2 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| October | 0 km/h | 78.1 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| November | 0 km/h | 81 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| December | 0 km/h | 79.2 km/h | VERY WINDY |
June has the most rain days (~12), while February has the fewest (~3.7). Rain days count the average number of days in a month with measurable rain (about 0.1 mm or more).
| Month | Baseline | Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.4 days | 4 days | SOME |
| February | 0.4 days | 3.7 days | RARE |
| March | 0.4 days | 4.9 days | SOME |
| April | 0.4 days | 5.9 days | SOME |
| May | 0.4 days | 9.3 days | FREQUENT |
| June | 0.4 days | 12 days | FREQUENT |
| July | 0.4 days | 10.7 days | FREQUENT |
| August | 0.4 days | 11.7 days | FREQUENT |
| September | 0.4 days | 9.7 days | FREQUENT |
| October | 0.4 days | 7.1 days | SOME |
| November | 0.4 days | 6.7 days | SOME |
| December | 0.4 days | 5.6 days | SOME |
June has the most heavy rain/washout risk days (~6). Heavy rain days are the average number of days likely to bring stronger downpours that can disrupt outdoor plans.
| Month | Baseline | Heavy Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 1 days | OCCASIONAL |
| February | 0 days | 1 days | OCCASIONAL |
| March | 0 days | 1 days | OCCASIONAL |
| April | 0 days | 2 days | OCCASIONAL |
| May | 0 days | 4 days | FREQUENT |
| June | 0 days | 6 days | PERSISTENT |
| July | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| August | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| September | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| October | 0 days | 1 days | OCCASIONAL |
| November | 0 days | 1 days | OCCASIONAL |
| December | 0 days | 1 days | OCCASIONAL |
January has the highest heat-risk day count (~1 days). Heat days are the average number of days that exceed our location-specific heat-risk threshold.
| Month | Baseline | Heat Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 1 days | LOW |
| February | 0 days | 1 days | LOW |
| March | 0 days | 1 days | LOW |
| April | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| May | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| June | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| July | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| August | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| September | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| October | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| November | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| December | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
Daylight varies from 9.9 hours in June (winter) to 14.4 hours in December (summer), which is a difference of 4.5 hours.
Southern Hemisphere seasons shape the weather patterns throughout the year. Here's what to expect in each season:
| Ranking Goal | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rain risk | Jan 1 risk days | Feb 1 risk days | Mar 1 risk days | Oct 1 risk days |
| Lowest heatwave risk | Apr 0 risk days | May 0 risk days | Jun 0 risk days | Jul 0 risk days |
| Lowest cold risk | Jan 0 risk days | Feb 0 risk days | Mar 0 risk days | Apr 0 risk days |
| Lowest wind disruption risk | May 68 km/h | Apr 72 km/h | Aug 75 km/h | Jul 75 km/h |
| Most comfortable evenings | Feb 88 / 100 | Jan 86 / 100 | Dec 84 / 100 | Mar 82 / 100 |
| Best outdoor reliability | Oct 90 / 100 | Dec 89 / 100 | Nov 87 / 100 | Apr 87 / 100 |
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View Best Time to VisitThe best months to visit Cape Town depend on your preferences. For warm weather, February is typically the warmest month. For dry conditions, February, January, March tend to have the least rainfall. Consider your priorities, and whether you prefer warmer temperatures, drier weather, or longer daylight hours.
February is typically the warmest month in Cape Town, with average high temperatures reaching around 26°C (79°F). This is peak summer weather, ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
July is usually the coldest month, with average low temperatures dropping to around 9°C (48°F). Pack warm layers if visiting during this time, especially for evening activities.
June typically sees the most rainfall in Cape Town, averaging around 97mm (3.8 inches). It's wise to pack waterproof layers and have some indoor backup plans if you're visiting during this month.
February is typically the driest month, with average rainfall of just 11mm (0.4 inches). This makes it an excellent time for outdoor exploration and activities with minimal risk of rain disruption.
Temperatures in Cape Town range from average lows of 13°C (56°F) to highs of 21°C (70°F). This variation means you'll want to pack differently depending on when you visit, as layers are key for adapting to the seasonal changes.
Yes, sun protection is important in Cape Town. UV levels can reach 10 during peak months, which is considered very high. Pack sunscreen (SPF 30+), sunglasses, and a hat, especially if you'll be outdoors for extended periods.