February in Cape Town averages highs of 26 °C (79 °F) and lows of 17 °C (63 °F), with about 1 rainy day and 13 h 21 min of daylight. The sea is cold, around 15 °C (59 °F).
February weather in Cape Town at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is February a good time to visit Cape Town?
Great time to go: comfortably warm and fairly dry. February is usually high season in Cape Town: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
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.
Holidays and events in February 2026
No public holidays fall in February 2026 in South Africa, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Cape Town in February
February's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Table Mountain — cable car or hike; closes in strong wind outdoors
- Cape Point and Boulders penguins — full day outdoors
- V&A Waterfront outdoors
- Robben Island — book ahead outdoors
- Kirstenbosch Gardens outdoors
- Winelands day trip — Stellenbosch and Franschhoek outdoors
Where to stay: City Bowl or De Waterkant for central; Sea Point or Camps Bay for the coast; V&A Waterfront for convenience.
What to pack for Cape Town in February
- Light layers for the day.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Cape Town costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €35–85 | €100–230 |
Excluding flights. February is usually high season in Cape Town: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
February in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 21° / 9° | 1 | Great time to go |
| Petra | 15° / 7° | 6 | Mixed weather |
| Dubai | 25° / 16° | 2 | Great time to go |
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FAQ
Is February a good time to visit Cape Town?
By the numbers, February is a great time to go: comfortably warm and fairly dry, with average highs of 26 °C (79 °F) and about 1 rainy day. February is usually high season in Cape Town: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are April, November, December.
How warm is Cape Town in February?
Average highs are 26 °C (79 °F) and lows 17 °C (63 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is cold, around 15 °C (59 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Cape Town in February?
Expect about 1 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 10 mm in total. It is the driest month of the year in Cape Town.
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.