What’s the climate like in Cape Town?
The current climate of Cape Town features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 28°C during the day to lows of 19°C. The average yearly temperature is around 24°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 8°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Cape Town in recent years was 42°C in March 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 11°C in August 2020.
On average, Cape Town receives 605 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the climate in other parts of South Africa? Check out the weather and climate in places like Krugerpark, Johannesburg, Stellenbosch, or have a look at other destinations in South Africa.
Best time to visit Cape Town?
The best time to visit Cape Town for sunny weather is January through May and July through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Cape Town. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Cape Town
The climate table of Cape Town shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp. max (°C) | 28 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 26 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
| Precipitation |  |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Precipitation (mm) | 12 | 8,8 | 37 | 36 | 62 | 136 | 95 | 81 | 65 | 23 | 26 | 23 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 24°C
- Highest temperature: 28°C in January and February
- Lowest temperature: 19°C in June, July and August
- Precipitation: 605 mm per year, averaging 50 mm per month
- Driest months: 8,8 mm in February, 12 mm in January and 23 mm in October
- Wettest months: 136 mm in June, 95 mm in July and 81 mm in August
Plan your next holiday
Don’t miss the best holiday deals for Cape Town and see what our partners have for you.
Table of Contents
Average Temperature per Month in Cape Town
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Cape Town, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Cape Town
This graph shows how much precipitation Cape Town, South Africa, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Cape Town
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Cape Town, South Africa. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Cape Town
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Cape Town, South Africa. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Cape Town
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Cape Town, South Africa, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Cape Town
The weather in Cape Town is rated an average of 0 out of 5 stars by 6 visitors. Have you been to Cape Town? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
Have you been to Cape Town?
Share your weather experiences in Cape Town.
Average Weather in Cape Town by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cape Town. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
Popular destinations in South Africa
Discover the climate of these popular destinations in South Africa.
