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Cape Town in June: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Cape Town in June will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Cape Town, based on historical data.
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June

Weather in Cape Town in June 2024

OK Weather
Mild
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Cloudy
Cape Town in June usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +63°F and roughly 10 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 8 rainy days with an average precipitation of 94 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • June is usually the coldest month of the year in Cape Town;

Average weather

☀️
+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
94 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cape Town has OK weather in June.

Average temperature in Cape Town in June

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cape Town for June based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in June is +70°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +86°F during the day and a minimum of +46°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +77°F.

Is Cape Town warm or cold in June?

Cape Town is typically mild in June.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +66°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +55°F to +52°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

June is the coldest month in Cape Town, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Cape Town in June

Cape Town weather looks like this, on average, in June and the surrounding months.
MayJuneJuly
Avg. temperature
+66°F+63°F+63°F
Min. temperature
+43°F+30°F+39°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+86°F+84°F
Rainfall
63 mm94 mm85 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
79%77%77%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1018 HPa1020 HPa
Sunny days
111012
Cloudy days
141212
Rainy days
687
Snowy days
000

June weather is still as ok as in May. It’s getting colder in June. From +66°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +63°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 63 mm to 94 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during June, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in May to 10 in June.

July brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Cape Town in June based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Cape Town is gradually increasing during June, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during June in Cape Town based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in June stands at 30%, leading to total precipitation of around 193 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 80 mm, which is considered heavy rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during June, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
June is one of the rainiest months in Cape Town, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Cape Town wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 27% chance of precipitation and 94 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 12 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last June in Cape Town?

This is the weather in Cape Town in June 2023:
1 June
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+67°F
2 June
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+68°F
3 June
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+71°F
4 June
☀️
+69°F
5 June
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+74°F
6 June
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+83°F
7 June
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+85°F
8 June
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+78°F
9 June
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+69°F
10 June
☀️
+81°F
11 June
☀️
+79°F
12 June
☀️
+72°F
13 June
🌧️
+60°F
14 June
🌧️
+56°F
15 June
🌧️
+60°F
16 June
☀️
+64°F
17 June
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+66°F
18 June
🌧️
+63°F
19 June
☀️
+63°F
20 June
☀️
+68°F
21 June
☀️
+66°F
22 June
☀️
+70°F
23 June
🌧️
+62°F
24 June
☀️
+63°F
25 June
☀️
+64°F
26 June
☀️
+64°F
27 June
☀️
+76°F
28 June
☀️
+77°F
29 June
☀️
+79°F
30 June
☀️
+76°F
In June 2023 Cape Town had 25 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Cape Town climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Cape Town in June has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1997 (+62°F) and the highest in 2022 (+72°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 18 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 225 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cape Town in June:

Is June a good time to visit Cape Town?

It’s always a good time to visit Cape Town, but the weather is changeable in June, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Cape Town in June?

June has mild temperatures in Cape Town. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Cape Town rainy in June?

Cape Town is often rainy in June. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Cape Town in June?

The amount of sunny days in Cape Town during June varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in South Africa

Check out the weather for other cities in South Africa.

Monthly weather in Cape Town

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cape Town, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.