Best Time to Visit Cape Town
Best time: Jan, Dec, Feb, Nov.
Feb is warmest (25.6°C high); Jun is rainiest (101 mm).
Cape Town weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.1 | 15.8 | 16 | 12.5 |
| Feb | 25.6 | 16 | 17 | 11.3 |
| Mar | 24.5 | 14.8 | 21 | 9.3 |
| Apr | 22.3 | 12.9 | 46 | 6.6 |
| May | 19.6 | 11 | 86 | 4.7 |
| Jun | 17.7 | 9.4 | 101 | 4 |
| Jul | 17 | 8.7 | 93 | 4.3 |
| Aug | 17.4 | 9 | 89 | 5.5 |
| Sep | 18.6 | 10 | 52 | 7.5 |
| Oct | 20.7 | 11.7 | 34 | 9.7 |
| Nov | 22.4 | 13.5 | 21 | 11.4 |
| Dec | 24 | 15 | 21 | 12.5 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: JanDecFebNov
Beaches: JanFebDecMar
Hiking: JanDecNovFeb
Sightseeing: JanDecFebNov
Cape Town quick facts
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Currency
- Rand (ZAR)
- Language
- English, Afrikaans
- Plug / voltage
- M · 230 V
- Dialing code
- +27
What to pack
Wet months (Jun, Jul): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
Jan, Dec, Feb, Nov.
What is the rainiest month?
Jun, about 101 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Feb, with average highs of 25.6°C.
Where to stay
See Cape Town hotels · Book Cape Town tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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