Average highs in Cape Town run from 16 °C (62 °F) in July to 26 °C (79 °F) in January. By the numbers, the best months to go are April, November, December.
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Pick a month
Cape Town climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Rain | Sea | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C / 79°F | 18°C / 64°F | 2 | 15 mm | 14°C | 14 h 10 min |
| February | 26°C / 79°F | 17°C / 63°F | 1 | 10 mm | 15°C | 13 h 21 min |
| March | 24°C / 75°F | 16°C / 61°F | 3 | 29 mm | 15°C | 12 h 23 min |
| April | 22°C / 72°F | 14°C / 57°F | 3 | 32 mm | 14°C | 11 h 17 min |
| May | 20°C / 67°F | 12°C / 54°F | 5 | 58 mm | 14°C | 10 h 23 min |
| June | 18°C / 64°F | 11°C / 51°F | 9 | 124 mm | 14°C | 9 h 54 min |
| July | 16°C / 62°F | 10°C / 49°F | 9 | 115 mm | 14°C | 10 h 06 min |
| August | 17°C / 62°F | 10°C / 50°F | 9 | 82 mm | 14°C | 10 h 52 min |
| September | 18°C / 65°F | 11°C / 52°F | 6 | 50 mm | 14°C | 11 h 56 min |
| October | 21°C / 70°F | 13°C / 56°F | 3 | 35 mm | 15°C | 13 h 00 min |
| November | 22°C / 72°F | 14°C / 58°F | 4 | 23 mm | 15°C | 13 h 57 min |
| December | 24°C / 75°F | 16°C / 61°F | 3 | 28 mm | 14°C | 14 h 24 min |
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Good to know
- Typical daily budget: €35–85 (budget) to €100–230 (mid-range) per person, excluding flights.
- Usually high season: January, February, March, December.
- Where to stay: City Bowl or De Waterkant for central; Sea Point or Camps Bay for the coast; V&A Waterfront for convenience.
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FAQ
What is the best month to visit Cape Town?
By weather alone, April, November, December score best: comfortable temperatures and few rainy days. Peak season is usually January, February, March, December, when rooms cost more.
What is the warmest month in Cape Town?
January, with average highs of 26 °C (79 °F).
What is the rainiest month in Cape Town?
June, with about 9 rainy days.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.