Temperatures in February
It's warm in February in Cape Town with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 19°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Cape Town in February. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of February
The month of February starts in Cape Town with hot temperatures, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights close to 18°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-February
By mid-February, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 29°C, with nights close to 18°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of February
By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Cape Town will be around 28°C, with nights close to 18°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Cape Town is 21°C this month. Pleasant for a swim.
Precipitation in February
According to weather history, there is only 8,8 mm of precipitation in February. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average chance of precipitation is only 7% in February.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in February for Cape Town. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Cape Town in February |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
28°C | 10°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 12°C | |
| Low Temp |
25°C | 7°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
8,8 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
2 days | 9 days | |
January
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is February a good time to visit Cape Town?
Want nice weather? Then February is a great time to be in Cape Town. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Cape Town in February
With 38°C, Cape Town hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in February 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 9°C to a high of 23°C.
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Daily Temperature in February in Cape Town
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in February in Cape Town, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in February in Cape Town
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in February for Cape Town, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for February, you can expect around 2 days of rain in Cape Town.
Daily UV Index in February in Cape Town
This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in Cape Town, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in February in Cape Town Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in February in Cape Town, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in February in Cape Town Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in February in Cape Town, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in February for Cape Town
Click on a specific day in February for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Cape Town. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Cape Town by Month
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