Cape Town Weather
Cape Town weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec.
Cape Town current weather
Cape Town now (local time 13:15)
28°C
Mostly clear
- Feels like
- 29°
- Humidity
- 30%
- Wind
- 12 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
12° – 28°C
Rain likely on 1 of 7 days
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Cape Town 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
☁️
28°
13°
💧0%
Mon
10/5
☁️
26°
15°
💧8%
Tue
10/6
🌧️
17°
12°
💧100%
Wed
10/7
☁️
20°
12°
💧0%
Thu
10/8
☁️
18°
12°
💧0%
Fri
10/9
☁️
18°
12°
💧6%
Sat
10/10
☁️
28°
16°
💧2%
Sun
10/11
🌤️
27°
16°
💧1%
Mon
10/12
🌦️
19°
14°
💧18%
Tue
10/13
☁️
20°
14°
💧28%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
19°
14°
💧14%
Thu
10/15
☁️
18°
13°
💧2%
Fri
10/16
☁️
21°
15°
💧4%
Sat
10/17
☁️
26°
15°
💧15%
Best time to visit Cape Town
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Cape Town are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is February (average high 22°C) and the coldest is August (average low 13°C).
Cape Town climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 22°C | 18°C | 14 mm | 78% | +3°C |
| FebBest | 22°C | 19°C | 9 mm | 79% | +3°C |
| MarBest | 21°C | 18°C | 17 mm | 79% | -1°C |
| AprBest | 19°C | 16°C | 37 mm | 80% | -6°C |
| MayBest | 18°C | 15°C | 51 mm | 81% | -10°C |
| JunBest | 16°C | 14°C | 91 mm | 79% | -14°C |
| JulBest | 16°C | 13°C | 81 mm | 80% | -15°C |
| AugBest | 16°C | 13°C | 76 mm | 79% | -15°C |
| SepBest | 16°C | 14°C | 40 mm | 79% | -13°C |
| OctBest | 18°C | 15°C | 31 mm | 79% | -10°C |
| NovBest | 19°C | 16°C | 30 mm | 78% | -5°C |
| DecBest | 21°C | 17°C | 12 mm | 78% | +1°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Cape Town weather month by month: what to wear
Cape Town in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Cape Town is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 15°C, around 31 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 79% humidity — about 10°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Cape Town in NovemberBest month
November in Cape Town is mild and cool: average highs of 19°C and lows of 16°C, around 30 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 78% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Cape Town in DecemberBest month
December in Cape Town is mild and cool: average highs of 21°C and lows of 17°C, around 12 mm of rain (dry) and 78% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Cape Town in JanuaryBest month
January in Cape Town is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 18°C, around 14 mm of rain (dry) and 78% humidity — about 3°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Cape Town in FebruaryBest month
February in Cape Town is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 19°C, around 9 mm of rain (dry) and 79% humidity — about 3°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Cape Town in MarchBest month
March in Cape Town is mild and cool: average highs of 21°C and lows of 18°C, around 17 mm of rain (dry) and 79% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Cape Town in AprilBest month
April in Cape Town is mild and cool: average highs of 19°C and lows of 16°C, around 37 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 80% humidity — about 6°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Cape Town in MayBest month
May in Cape Town is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 15°C, around 51 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 81% humidity — about 10°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Cape Town in JuneBest month
June in Cape Town is mild and cool: average highs of 16°C and lows of 14°C, around 91 mm of rain (some rain) and 79% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Cape Town in JulyBest month
July in Cape Town is chilly: average highs of 16°C and lows of 13°C, around 81 mm of rain (some rain) and 80% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Cape Town in AugustBest month
August in Cape Town is chilly: average highs of 16°C and lows of 13°C, around 76 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 79% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Cape Town in SeptemberBest month
September in Cape Town is mild and cool: average highs of 16°C and lows of 14°C, around 40 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 79% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Cape Town?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Cape Town are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is February (average high 22°C) and the coldest is August (average low 13°C).
›What's the weather like in Cape Town in October, and what should I wear?
October in Cape Town is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 15°C, around 31 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 79% humidity — about 10°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
›What's the weather like in Cape Town in November, and what should I wear?
November in Cape Town is mild and cool: average highs of 19°C and lows of 16°C, around 30 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 78% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
›When is the rainy season in Cape Town?
Cape Town is wettest in June, with about 91 mm on average, and driest in February, with about 9 mm.
›How cold does Cape Town get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is August, averaging 16°C by day and 13°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: February; coldest: August.