Cape Town Climate by Month
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Warm summers and mild winters, with most rain from May to September.
The climate in Cape Town is one of warm summers and mild winters, with most rain from May to September. Afternoon highs range from 63°F (17°C) in July to 78°F (26°C) in February, and July nights average 48°F (9°C). Of the 23 in (592 mm) of rain in a typical year, 71% falls from May to September.
- Warmest month
- 78°F(26°C)
- Average high, February
- Coldest nights
- 48°F(9°C)
- Average low, July
- Rain per year
- 23 in(592 mm)
- Wettest: June
- Humidity
- 71%
- Sunniest: December
Best and worst months in Cape Town
Best for weatherJanuary, March and December are the best time for weather in Cape Town: highs near 77°F (25°C) and about 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantJune and July are the least pleasant; June is the coldest, with highs of only 64°F (18°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in December.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Cape Town weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuaryBest | 78°F(25°C) | 61°F(16°C) | 0.7 in(17 mm) | 70% | 7.7 |
| FebFebruary | 78°F(26°C) | 61°F(16°C) | 0.6 in(15 mm) | 68% | 6.9 |
| MarMarchBest | 76°F(25°C) | 59°F(15°C) | 0.7 in(17 mm) | 69% | 5.7 |
| AprApril | 72°F(22°C) | 55°F(13°C) | 1.8 in(45 mm) | 70% | 4.1 |
| MayMay | 67°F(20°C) | 52°F(11°C) | 3.1 in(78 mm) | 74% | 2.9 |
| JunJune | 64°F(18°C) | 49°F(9°C) | 4.0 in(102 mm) | 77% | 2.5 |
| JulJuly | 63°F(17°C) | 48°F(9°C) | 3.8 in(97 mm) | 73% | 2.6 |
| AugAugust | 64°F(18°C) | 48°F(9°C) | 3.8 in(96 mm) | 72% | 3.4 |
| SepSeptember | 66°F(19°C) | 51°F(10°C) | 2.0 in(50 mm) | 72% | 4.6 |
| OctOctober | 70°F(21°C) | 54°F(12°C) | 1.3 in(32 mm) | 69% | 6.0 |
| NovNovember | 73°F(23°C) | 56°F(14°C) | 1.1 in(27 mm) | 68% | 7.0 |
| DecDecemberBest | 76°F(24°C) | 59°F(15°C) | 0.6 in(16 mm) | 69% | 7.7 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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