Cape Town, South Africa - Detailed climate information and monthly weather forecast

January, the same as December, is another warm summer month in Cape Town, South Africa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 17.7°C (63.9°F) and an average high of 25.8°C (78.4°F). In Cape Town, the average high-temperature is essentially the same as in December - a still warm 25.8°C (78.4°F). Weather in January »

February, the last month of the summer, in Cape Town, is another warm month, with average temperature fluctuating between 17.6°C (63.7°F) and 26.1°C (79°F). 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). Weather in February »

March, the first month of the autumn, in Cape Town, is still a warm month, with average temperature varying between 16.8°C (62.2°F) and 24.8°C (76.6°F). In Cape Town, the average high-temperature in March is relatively the same as in February - a still warm 24.8°C (76.6°F). Weather in March »

April, like March, is an agreeable autumn month in Cape Town, South Africa, with average temperature ranging between max 22.5°C (72.5°F) and min 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 »

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

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

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

The last month of the winter, August, is also an enjoyable month in Cape Town, South Africa, with average temperature ranging between min 10.2°C (50.4°F) and max 16.6°C (61.9°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 »

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

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

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

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

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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 month is the sea warmest in Cape Town?

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

What are the months with the highest UV index in Cape Town?

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

What is the warmest month in Cape Town?

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 in Cape Town, South Africa.

What are the least humid months in Cape Town?

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

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?

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?

Months with the highest humidity in Cape Town are June, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

What is the wettest month in Cape Town?

The month with the most rainfall is June when the rain falls for 13.8 days and typically aggregates up to 98mm (3.86") of precipitation.

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

The month with the shortest days is June, with an average of 9.9h of daylight.

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

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

What months are 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?

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

When are the longest days in Cape Town?

December has the longest days of the year in Cape Town, South Africa, with an average of 14.4h of daylight.

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.

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Average temperature - Cape Town, South Africa

Average high temperature in January:
25.8°C
Average high temperature in February:
26.1°C
Average high temperature in March:
24.8°C
Average high temperature in April:
22.5°C
Average high temperature in May:
19.7°C
Average high temperature in June:
16.8°C

Average high temperature in July:
16.7°C
Average high temperature in August:
16.6°C
Average high temperature in September:
18°C
Average high temperature in October:
20.7°C
Average high temperature in November:
22°C
Average high temperature in December:
24.3°C

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).

Average low temperature in January:
17.7°C
Average low temperature in February:
17.6°C
Average low temperature in March:
16.8°C
Average low temperature in April:
15°C
Average low temperature in May:
13.1°C
Average low temperature in June:
11°C

Average low temperature in July:
10.2°C
Average low temperature in August:
10.2°C
Average low temperature in September:
10.9°C
Average low temperature in October:
13.2°C
Average low temperature in November:
14.4°C
Average low temperature in December:
16.3°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 humidity - Cape Town, South Africa

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

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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 in January:
6.7 days
Average rainfall days in February:
4.9 days
Average rainfall days in March:
6.7 days
Average rainfall days in April:
8.8 days
Average rainfall days in May:
11.1 days
Average rainfall days in June:
13.8 days

Average rainfall days in July:
10.8 days
Average rainfall days in August:
13.7 days
Average rainfall days in September:
11.7 days
Average rainfall days in October:
9.4 days
Average rainfall days in November:
7 days
Average rainfall days in December:
6.4 days

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 in January:
18.5°C
Average sea temperature in February:
18.1°C
Average sea temperature in March:
18.3°C
Average sea temperature in April:
16.6°C
Average sea temperature in May:
16.4°C
Average sea temperature in June:
16.2°C

Average sea temperature in July:
15.3°C
Average sea temperature in August:
15.3°C
Average sea temperature in September:
15.3°C
Average sea temperature in October:
15.9°C
Average sea temperature in November:
17.2°C
Average sea temperature in December:
18.1°C

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14.4h).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9.9h).

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11.1h).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h).

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Average UV index - Cape Town, South Africa

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

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Monthly weather forecast and climate
Cape Town, South Africa

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Weather in January

Weather in February

Weather in March

Weather in April

Weather in May

Weather in June

Weather in July

Weather in August

Weather in September

Weather in October

Weather in November

Weather in December