Africa
Best Time to Visit Cape Town
Cape Town has Mediterranean seasons reversed (summer Dec-Feb). Summer offers the best beach weather and outdoor activities; winter is rainy but budget-friendly.
Best Months to Visit
Jan
26°C15mm5/5
Feb
26°C15mm4/5
Mar
25°C20mm4/5
Nov
23°C20mm3/5
Dec
25°C15mm5/5
Monthly Climate
Temperature
Rainfall
26°
Jan
26°
Feb
25°
Mar
21°
Apr
18°
May
15°
Jun
14°
Jul
15°
Aug
17°
Sep
20°
Oct
23°
Nov
25°
Dec
Month-by-Month Guide
Jan
PeakTemp26°C / 79°F
Rain15mm
Crowds
Cape Town Carnival
Feb
PeakTemp26°C / 79°F
Rain15mm
Crowds
Cape Town Jazz Festival
Mar
PeakTemp25°C / 77°F
Rain20mm
Crowds
Wine harvest season
Apr
ShoulderTemp21°C / 70°F
Rain40mm
Crowds
Autumn colors
May
Off-SeasonTemp18°C / 64°F
Rain70mm
Crowds
Jun
Off-SeasonTemp15°C / 59°F
Rain90mm
Crowds
Whale watching starts
Jul
Off-SeasonTemp14°C / 57°F
Rain80mm
Crowds
Whale watching peak
Aug
Off-SeasonTemp15°C / 59°F
Rain75mm
Crowds
Wildflower season starts
Sep
ShoulderTemp17°C / 63°F
Rain40mm
Crowds
Wildflower season
Oct
ShoulderTemp20°C / 68°F
Rain30mm
Crowds
Spring in full swing
Nov
PeakTemp23°C / 73°F
Rain20mm
Crowds
Summer approaching
Dec
PeakTemp25°C / 77°F
Rain15mm
Crowds
Holiday season
New Year
Season Breakdown
Peak Season
Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
- +Best weather
- +Hot and dry
- -Peak prices
- -Still peak season
Shoulder Season
Apr, Sep, Oct
- +Mild
- +Spring blooms
- -Some rain
- -Variable weather
Off Season
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
- +Low prices
- +Cheapest
- -Rainy
- -Cold and wet
Quick Facts — Cape Town
Best Time
November – March (summer)
Language
English / Afrikaans
Currency
ZAR (R)
Timezone
SAST (UTC+2)
Avg Budget
$50–100/day
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