Cape Town weather
At 10:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 18°C (64°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Nov–Apr. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 37%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–AprOff season Jun–Aug
About Cape Town weather
Is it raining in Cape Town right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 18° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Cape Town this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 19–28° and lows of 14–17°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Cape Town lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Cape Town?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Cape Town weather by month
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Cape Town is Nov–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 16°C (60°F) in August to 22°C (72°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Cape Town?
June is the wettest month, with about 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 9 mm (0.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Cape Town?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 19°C (65°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 16°C (60°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F).
Does Cape Town have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 91 mm (3.6 in).
How warm is the sea in Cape Town?
The sea is warmest in March at about 15°C (60°F) and coolest in November at about 13°C (55°F). It stays cool all year.
Cape Town weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months