Cape Town, South AfricaQuick decision
When to visit Cape Town?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
17°C–25°C in January
🌧 Least rain
10% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
June (40%)
📅 Best score
9.1/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
BeachNovember–March — Clifton Beach, Camps Bay, fresh Atlantic waters.
Wine RouteJanuary–April — Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, harvest and tastings.
Whales & PenguinsJuly-November — southern right whales at Hermanus, penguins at Boulders Beach.
Table MountainSeptember-April — clear-sky hiking, panoramic city views.
FamilyDecember-January — southern summer holidays, accessible beaches, varied activities.
BudgetMay–August — tourist low season, accommodation -30%, sunny Atlantic side.
Monthly climate data
Cape Town weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 17°C | 25°C | 10% | 0.5 | 13.1h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ February | 18°C | 25°C | 8% | 0.3 | 12.0h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 16°C | 23°C | 15% | 1.0 | 11.1h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 14°C | 22°C | 17% | 1.3 | 10.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 12°C | 19°C | 23% | 2.0 | 9.1h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 11°C | 17°C | 40% | 4.4 | 8.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 10°C | 16°C | 34% | 3.8 | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ August | 10°C | 16°C | 36% | 2.8 | 9.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ September | 11°C | 17°C | 25% | 1.6 | 10.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 13°C | 20°C | 21% | 1.2 | 11.7h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 15°C | 22°C | 17% | 0.7 | 12.9h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 16°C | 24°C | 17% | 0.9 | 13.3h | 8.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 21°C, 18% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 16°C, 37% rainy days, 9.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 20°C, 21% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time
Average 25°C, 12% rainy days, 12.8h sunshine/day. Score: 8.9/10.
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Tip : May, June offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 10% rainy days and 25°C.
June is the wettest month with 40% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 25°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.9/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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