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Cape Town weather forecast — today & tomorrow

20°

Mainly clear

High: 22° · Low: 16° · Feels like 17°

Mainly clear. Gusts up to 57 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now · 21°
17:00 · 20°
18:00 · 19°
19:00 · 18°
20:00 · 17°
21:00 · 17°
22:00 · 17°
23:00 · 16°
00:00 · 16°
01:00 · 16°
02:00 · 15°
03:00 · 15°
04:00 · 15°
05:00 · 15°
06:00 · 15°
07:00 · 16°
08:00 · 17°
09:00 · 18°
10:00 · 19°
11:00 · 20°
12:00 · 21°
13:00 · 22°
14:00 · 21°
15:00 · 21°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    20° / 14°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 22%
    Wind
    21 km/h S
    UV index
    7 · High
    Sun
    5:45 / 19:14

Details

Air quality
37 Fair
PM2.5 13 · PM10 21

Cape Town's Climate

Cape Town has a classic Mediterranean climate, with dry, sunny summers (December–February) where temperatures usually sit between 20–28°C and occasionally spike past 35°C during heat spells. Winters (June–August) are cool and wet, 8–18°C, delivering most of the city's annual rainfall as Atlantic cold fronts roll through. A strong south-easterly wind known as the "Cape Doctor" blows for much of summer, scrubbing the air clean and draping the famous "tablecloth" of cloud over Table Mountain.

Frequently asked questions

When is the rainy season in Cape Town?

Rain falls mainly in winter, from May to August, when Atlantic cold fronts sweep across the Cape. Summers are almost entirely dry.

What is the hottest month in Cape Town?

January and February are the hottest, averaging 25–28°C, though dry berg-wind days can push temperatures above 35°C.

Does it snow in Cape Town?

Snow practically never falls in the city itself, but it can dust the surrounding high peaks, such as the Hottentots Holland range, during winter.

What is the best time to visit Cape Town?

February to April (late summer to autumn) brings warm, dry weather with lighter winds, ideal for hiking Table Mountain and beach days.

Nearby locations

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