Cape Town

Western Cape, South Africa

Local time15:10 Sunrise06:00 Sunset19:02 Elevation5 m

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Weather

When is the best time to visit Cape Town?

Average high and low for every month, with rainfall below. The current month is highlighted.

Cold (high ≤ 8 °C) Cool Mild Warm Rain (mm)

Warmest month 28° February

Coldest month 8° July

Wettest month 92mm June

Rain per year 491mm

Rainy days per year 65

Sunshine hours per year 3,115

Averages for 1991–2020 measured at the Capetown weather station, 17 km away. Source: World Meteorological Organization climate normals.

Month	High	Low	Rain	Rainy days	Sunshine hours	Daylight
January	27.2 °C	16.8 °C	9 mm	1.8	352	14.2 h
February	27.5 °C	16.7 °C	10 mm	1.8	304	13.3 h
March	26.2 °C	15.2 °C	12 mm	2.5	290	12.3 h
April	23.8 °C	12.4 °C	40 mm	5.0	240	11.2 h
May	20.8 °C	10.4 °C	61 mm	7.4	197	10.4 h
June	18.4 °C	8.3 °C	92 mm	10.1	176	9.9 h
July	18.1 °C	7.6 °C	85 mm	9.1	197	10.1 h
August	18.2 °C	8.1 °C	72 mm	9.3	206	10.9 h
September	19.8 °C	9.6 °C	44 mm	6.8	228	11.9 h
October	22.4 °C	11.7 °C	28 mm	4.2	284	12.9 h
November	23.9 °C	13.6 °C	25 mm	4.0	303	13.9 h
December	26.0 °C	15.8 °C	13 mm	2.6	338	14.4 h

For your trip

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What to pack

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day22 °C Night12 °C Rain28 mm

October in Cape Town: mild, with highs of 22 °C and lows of 12 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt

Warm layer Light sweater for the evening

Jacket Not needed

Shoes Comfortable walking shoes

Sunglasses Sunscreen

Based on each month's average weather. Pack your everyday basics too.

Facts

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