Climate and monthly weather forecast
Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa, with the surrounding calm clear waters and several mountains
Cape Town, South Africa, with the surrounding calm clear waters and several mountains

Weather in January

January, like December, in Cape Town, South Africa, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature varying between 25.8°C (78.4°F) and 17.7°C (63.9°F). In January, the average high-temperature is relatively the same as in December - a still warm 25.8°C (78.4°F). Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the summer, February, is also a moderately hot month in Cape Town, South Africa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.1°C (79°F) and 17.6°C (63.7°F). With an average high-temperature of 26.1°C (79°F) and an average low-temperature of 17.6°C (63.7°F), February is the warmest month. Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the autumn, March, is still a warm month in Cape Town, South Africa, with an average temperature ranging between max 24.8°C (76.6°F) and min 16.8°C (62.2°F). In Cape Town, the average high-temperature in March is almost the same as in February - a still warm 24.8°C (76.6°F). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April, like March, is an agreeable autumn month in Cape Town, South Africa, with an average temperature varying between 22.5°C (72.5°F) and 15°C (59°F). In April, the average high-temperature is essentially the same as in March - a pleasant 22.5°C (72.5°F). Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Cape Town, is another comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 13.1°C (55.6°F) and 19.7°C (67.5°F). In May, the average high-temperature is relatively the same as in April - an enjoyable 19.7°C (67.5°F). Weather in May »

Weather in June

June, the first month of the winter in Cape Town, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 11°C (51.8°F) and 16.8°C (62.2°F). In June, the average high-temperature is practically the same as in May - a still comfortable 16.8°C (62.2°F). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, the same as June, is another enjoyable winter month in Cape Town, South Africa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.7°C (62.1°F) and 10.2°C (50.4°F). In Cape Town, South Africa, the average high-temperature in July is essentially the same as in June - a still comfortable 16.7°C (62.1°F). Weather in July »

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is another comfortable month in Cape Town, South Africa, with an average temperature ranging between max 16.6°C (61.9°F) and min 10.2°C (50.4°F). August is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 16.6°C (61.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 10.2°C (50.4°F). Weather in August »

Weather in September

September, the first month of the spring in Cape Town, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 18°C (64.4°F) and min 10.9°C (51.6°F). In Cape Town, the average high-temperature in September is almost the same as in August - a still enjoyable 18°C (64.4°F). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October in Cape Town, South Africa, is a pleasant spring month, with an average temperature ranging between min 13.2°C (55.8°F) and max 20.7°C (69.3°F). In October, the average high-temperature is practically the same as in September - an agreeable 20.7°C (69.3°F). Weather in October »

Weather in November

The last month of the spring, November, is also an agreeable month in Cape Town, South Africa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14.4°C (57.9°F) and 22°C (71.6°F). In November, the average high-temperature is relatively the same as in October - a still pleasant 22°C (71.6°F). Weather in November »

Weather in December

December, the first month of the summer in Cape Town, is a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 16.3°C (61.3°F) and 24.3°C (75.7°F). In December, the average high-temperature is almost the same as in November - a warm 24.3°C (75.7°F). Weather in December »
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FAQ

How many days does it rain in Cape Town?

Throughout the year, there are 111 rainfall days, and 435mm (17.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the month with the warmest sea water in Cape Town?

With an average sea temperature of 18.5°C (65.3°F), January is the month with the warmest seawater.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Cape Town?

The months with the highest UV index in Cape Town are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the warmest month in Cape Town?

The warmest month is February, with an average high-temperature of 26.1°C (79°F) and an average low-temperature of 17.6°C (63.7°F).

What is the least humid month in Cape Town?

The months with the lowest humidity are February, April and December, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

What is the driest month in Cape Town?

The month with the least rainfall in Cape Town, South Africa, is February, when the rain falls for 4.9 days and typically collects 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

When is the lowest UV index in Cape Town?

The months with the lowest UV index in Cape Town are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What are the most humid months in Cape Town?

June, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are most humid months in Cape Town.

What is the wettest month in Cape Town?

June is the month with the most rainfall in Cape Town, South Africa. Rain falls for 13.8 days and accumulates 98mm (3.86") of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cape Town?

With an average of 9h and 56min of daylight, June has the shortest days of the year.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Cape Town?

June has the least sunshine of the year in Cape Town, South Africa, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

When is the sea coldest in Cape Town?

July through September, with an average sea temperature of 15.3°C (59.5°F), are months with the coldest seawater.

What is the coldest month in Cape Town?

August is the coldest month in Cape Town, with an average high-temperature of 16.6°C (61.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 10.2°C (50.4°F).

When are the longest days in Cape Town?

With an average of 14h and 22min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year.

Is there Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Cape Town?

Cape Town does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). SAST timezone is used throughout the entire year.

What month has the most sunshine in Cape Town?

With an average of 11.1h of sunshine, December has the most sunshine of the year in Cape Town, South Africa.

Average temperature
Cape Town, South Africa

Average temperature - Cape Town, South Africa

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (26.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (16.6°C).

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (17.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (10.2°C).

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Average pressure
Cape Town, South Africa

Average pressure - Cape Town, South Africa

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.4mbar).

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Average wind speed
Cape Town, South Africa

Average wind speed - Cape Town, South Africa

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (17.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (13.4km/h).

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Average humidity
Cape Town, South Africa

Average humidity - Cape Town, South Africa

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, August and September (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February, April and December (68%).

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Average rainfall
Cape Town, South Africa

Average rainfall - Cape Town, South Africa

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (98mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (7mm).

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Average rainfall days
Cape Town, South Africa

Average rainfall days - Cape Town, South Africa

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

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Average sea temperature
Cape Town, South Africa

Average sea temperature - Cape Town, South Africa

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is January (18.5°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are July, August and September (15.3°C).

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Average daylight / Average sunshine
Cape Town, South Africa

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Cape Town, South Africa

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 22min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 56min).

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days
Cape Town, South Africa

Average sunshine days - Cape Town, South Africa

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.6 days).

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Average UV index
Cape Town, South Africa

Average UV index - Cape Town, South Africa

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).

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Average visibility
Cape Town, South Africa

Average visibility - Cape Town, South Africa

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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