When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
In general the best time to visit Cape Town is probably January, February, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are January, February, December, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is May, June, August with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Cape Town in different months
This is the average weather in Cape Town for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, December the weather is great. There are an average of 18 sunny days in January and the temperature ranges from +64°F to +73°F.
March, April, September, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +72°F during March.
In May, June, July, August the weather is average. Expect around 51 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 101 mm in June.
Climate in Cape Town
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Cape Town for each month:
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Cape Town during the whole year:
The hottest month in Cape Town is February with average maximum temperature going up to +75°F. The coldest month is June with the lowest temperatures of +52°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Cape Town during the whole year:
Cape Town achieves its warmest water temperature in January, where the average sea temperature goes up to +66°F in average. Coldest water temperature is in August with +59°F in average.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Cape Town looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Cape Town is May with average humidity going up to 79%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 71%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Cape Town during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is January with approximately 18 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 12 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 13 rainy days and 101 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cape Town:
What is the hottest month in Cape Town?
The hottest month in Cape Town is February with average maximum temperature of +75°F.
What is the coldest month in Cape Town?
The coldest month in Cape Town is June with minimum temperatures of +52°F.
Is Cape Town worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Cape Town usually has great weather. The best month is probably February with +75°F and 16 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Cape Town?
if you're looking to visit Cape Town when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, July, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 12 mm of rain.
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.