Cape Town Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Cape Town, South Africa has mild weather year-round. The best time to visit is February (score: 91/100). Annual average high: 20.9°C, total rainfall: 504mm.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
91
February is the best month to visit Cape Town with a travel score of 91/100 (Excellent).
Expect highs of 25.9°C, 2 rain days, and 12.5 hours of daily sunshine.
View February weather details →Travel Score by Month
90
Jan
91
Feb
90
Mar
85
Apr
75
May
67
Jun
69
Jul
69
Aug
76
Sep
83
Oct
85
Nov
89
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Cape Town each month?
20.9°C
Avg High
13.4°C
Avg Low
504mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Cape Town get?
Cape Town receives 504mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically June with 94mm, while February is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Cape Town?
January
90
26°C
Low: 17°C
3 rain days
Excellent
February
Best time to visit91
26°C
Low: 18°C
2 rain days
Excellent
March
90
24°C
Low: 16°C
3 rain days
Excellent
April
85
22°C
Low: 14°C
4 rain days
Excellent
May
75
19°C
Low: 12°C
7 rain days
Good
June
67
17°C
Low: 10°C
10 rain days
Good
July
69
16°C
Low: 9°C
9 rain days
Good
August
69
16°C
Low: 10°C
10 rain days
Good
September
76
18°C
Low: 11°C
7 rain days
Good
October
83
21°C
Low: 13°C
5 rain days
Excellent
November
85
22°C
Low: 14°C
5 rain days
Excellent
December
89
24°C
Low: 16°C
4 rain days
Excellent
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