When to go
The Best Time to Visit Cape Town
Month-by-month climate data for Cape Town, South Africa — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
November–February. Their summer — warm and dry. April–September is winter (their term) — cool, wet, but whales arrive June–November.
Warmest in Cape Town: Jan (26°C / 79°F) · Coolest: Jul (16°C / 61°F) · Wettest: Aug (~12 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Cape Town climate, month by month
January
26° / 17°C
~3 rain days
Excellent
February
26° / 17°C
~3 rain days
Excellent
March
24° / 16°C
~5 rain days
Excellent
April
22° / 14°C
~5 rain days
Excellent
May
19° / 12°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
June
18° / 11°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
July
16° / 10°C
~11 rain days
Good
August
16° / 10°C
~12 rain days
Good
September
18° / 11°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
October
22° / 13°C
~6 rain days
Excellent
November
23° / 15°C
~7 rain days
Excellent
December
24° / 16°C
~5 rain days
Excellent
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