June weather forecastCape Town, South Africa
June
Weather in June
Cape Town welcomes winter in June with the city's ambient temperature and rainfall graph hitting their yearly peaks. The cold combined with rain, often results in majestic panoramas of rainbows across the city skyline. Despite the cold, opposing climatic conditions regularly offer clear days with the well-known African sunshine providing warmth. A pronounced transition to cooler conditions occurs at month-end, where July brings colder and wetter experiences.Temperature
The shift into June uncovers an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 16.8°C (62.2°F), subtly different from the previous month. Cape Town cools down to an average low-temperature of 11°C (51.8°F) throughout the month of June.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Cape Town, South Africa, are June, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 74%.Rainfall
June is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.8 days and accumulates 98mm (3.86") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In Cape Town, in June, the average water temperature is 16.2°C (61.2°F).Note: In 16.2°C (61.2°F), swimming is not an enjoyable activity for most. As the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), it becomes harder to control breathing.
Daylight
June has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:43 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of June, in Cape Town, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 17:47 SAST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine in Cape Town is June, with an average of 6h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In June, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in June
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average high temperature in June: 16.8°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 June: 11°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).
Average pressure in June
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average pressure in June: 1020.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.4mbar).
Average wind speed in June
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average wind speed in June: 15km/h
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).
Average humidity in June
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average humidity in June: 74%
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%).
Average rainfall in June
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average rainfall in June: 98mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (98mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (7mm).
Average rainfall days in June
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average rainfall days in June: 13.8 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).
Average sea temperature in June
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average sea temperature in June: 16.2°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).
Average daylight in June /
Average sunshine in June
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average daylight in June: 9h and 54min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in June: 6h and 0min
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).
Average sunshine days in June
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average sunshine days in June: 14.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.6 days).
Average UV index in June
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average UV index in June: 4
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).
Average cloud cover in June
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average cloud cover in June: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in June
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average visibility in June: 10km
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).
