Best time to go to Cape Town Average weather of Cape Town, South Africa
Get the most favorable time to visit Cape Town in South Africa from average weather conditions right here.
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
- June is the rainiest month
- The best months for swimming are January, February, March, November and December
Annual weather in Cape Town
For full information about the climate and weather in Cape Town a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Our opinion | View Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F/81°F | perfect weather | Cape Town in january | ||
| February | 70°F/81°F | perfect weather | Cape Town in february | ||
| March | 67°F/79°F | perfect weather | Cape Town in march | ||
| April | 63°F/76°F | perfect weather | Cape Town in april | ||
| May | 59°F/70°F | good weather | Cape Town in may | ||
| June | 56°F/65°F | good weather | Cape Town in june | ||
| July | 54°F/65°F | good weather | Cape Town in july | ||
| August | 54°F/65°F | good weather | Cape Town in august | ||
| September | 58°F/67°F | good weather | Cape Town in september | ||
| October | 61°F/72°F | perfect weather | Cape Town in october | ||
| November | 65°F/74°F | perfect weather | Cape Town in november | ||
| December | 68°F/77°F | 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 68°F and you can expect to have 1.2in of rainfall/month during this period.
- From april to november the climate is beautiful. In average, on the morning it is 65°F and you can expect to have 1.9in of rainfall/month during this period.
- In december the climate is perfect. It is for example 77°F as maximum temperature in december and it rains in december about 1.1in.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Cape Town
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Cape Town: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Sea temperature
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Cape Town
Find out when Cape Town has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Cape Town
- Very low season in Cape Town
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: June and July. - Low season in Cape Town
The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, May, August and September. - High season in Cape Town
The number of visitors to Cape Town is high in: January, February, March, October and November. - Peek season in Cape Town
The largest number of tourists visiting Cape Town is during: December.
Figure: Visitor index for Cape Town month by month
Best time for low prices in Cape Town
Average prices of hotels in Cape Town month by month
Generally, July is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Cape Town. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, December is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
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Average price for flights to Cape Town
A return flight between London and Cape Town is generally cheaper if you go in march ($ 684 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 277 more for your airline ticket to Cape Town if you go in august.
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Average price of hiring a car in Cape Town
On average, it costs $ 47 per day to hire a car in Cape Town. This price varies by $ 61 depending on the month. In march, hiring a car costs an average of $ 15 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in september is $ 76.
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