When is the best time to go to Cape Town?
When is the best time to go to Cape Town? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The weather is good all year round in Cape Town
- On average, the warmest months are January, February, March and December
- The coldest months are June, July and August
- The rainiest months are June and August
- The best months for swimming are January, February, March, November and December
For full information about the climate and weather in Cape Town a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Average temp. | Rainfall | Our opinion | View Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 
| 22°C/28°C | 15mm | perfect weather | Cape Town in january |
| February |
| 22°C/28°C | 15mm | perfect weather | Cape Town in february |
| March |
| 20°C/27°C | 26mm | perfect weather | Cape Town in march |
| April |
| 17°C/24°C | 57mm | perfect weather | Cape Town in april |
| May |
| 15°C/21°C | 96mm | good weather | Cape Town in may |
| June |
| 12°C/18°C | 173mm | good weather | Cape Town in june |
| July |
| 12°C/18°C | 96mm | good weather | Cape Town in july |
| August |
| 12°C/18°C | 140mm | good weather | Cape Town in august |
| September |
| 14°C/20°C | 69mm | good weather | Cape Town in september |
| October |
| 17°C/22°C | 39mm | good weather | Cape Town in october |
| November |
| 18°C/24°C | 52mm | perfect weather | Cape Town in november |
| December |
| 20°C/26°C | 22mm | perfect weather | Cape Town in december |
Weather and climate in Cape Town
- Between january and march the climate is very good. In average, on the morning it is 19°C and you can expect to have 26mm of rainfall/month during this period.
- From april to november the climate is beautiful. In average, on the morning it is 18°C and you can expect to have 52mm of rainfall/month during this period.
- In december the climate is perfect. It is for example 26°C as maximum temperature in december and it rains in december about 22mm.
Chart: temperature and rainfall in Cape Town
The chart below allows you to look at the following seasonal norms for the city of Cape Town: minimum and maximum temperatures, and the monthly volume of precipitation for each month of the year.
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