Cape Town Climate — Average Highs, Lows & Rainfall by Month
Cape Town has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Daytime temperatures average 26°C / 78°F in February, the warmest month, and drop to 16°C / 61°F in July, the coldest. Overnight lows in July average 10°C / 49°F. Cape Town receives about 702 mm of rain a year across roughly 81 wet days, with June the wettest month.
Averages for 2021–2025 · Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis) · Updated 2026-10-05
Monthly averages in Cape Town
Average daytime high, overnight low and rainfall for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C / 79°F | 17°C / 63°F | 13 mm | 3 |
| February | 26°C / 78°F | 17°C / 63°F | 11 mm | 2 |
| March | 24°C / 75°F | 16°C / 61°F | 50 mm | 6 |
| April | 22°C / 72°F | 14°C / 58°F | 45 mm | 4 |
| May | 19°C / 67°F | 12°C / 54°F | 80 mm | 8 |
| June | 18°C / 64°F | 11°C / 52°F | 150 mm | 12 |
| July | 16°C / 61°F | 10°C / 49°F | 137 mm | 12 |
| August | 17°C / 62°F | 10°C / 49°F | 96 mm | 11 |
| September | 18°C / 64°F | 11°C / 51°F | 47 mm | 7 |
| October | 22°C / 72°F | 13°C / 56°F | 24 mm | 6 |
| November | 23°C / 74°F | 15°C / 59°F | 19 mm | 5 |
| December | 24°C / 76°F | 16°C / 61°F | 32 mm | 5 |
Best time to visit Cape Town
February, January, November offer the most comfortable weather in Cape Town: mild daytime temperatures with the year's lowest rainfall — February averages 26°C (78°F); January averages 26°C (79°F); November averages 23°C (74°F).
Cape Town climate FAQ
- What is the hottest month in Cape Town?
- February is the hottest month in Cape Town, with average daytime highs of 26°C / 78°F and overnight lows of 17°C / 63°F (averages for 2021–2025).
- What is the coldest month in Cape Town?
- July is the coldest month in Cape Town, with average highs of 16°C / 61°F and lows of 10°C / 49°F.
- How much rain does Cape Town get a year?
- Cape Town receives about 702 mm of rainfall a year, spread over roughly 81 wet days. June is the wettest month (150 mm on average) and February the driest (11 mm).
- When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
- February, January, November are the most comfortable months in Cape Town: mild daytime temperatures with the least rainfall of the year.
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See live weather in Cape Town →Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), Open-Meteo. Averages are daily means across 2021–2025 and are rounded for display — for a live forecast see the Cape Town weather page.