Cape Town, Western Cape Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Cape Town get?

Cape Town gets 418 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 77 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 65% of South Africa.

July is the wettest month, with 71 mm. January is the driest, with 10 mm. June has the most rainy days, about 11.

Cape Town weather by month

Cape Town weather in January

In January, Cape Town averages a high of 28°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 74% of daylight hours. The January record high is 41°C (2000) and the record low is 4°C (1998).

Cape Town weather in February

In February, Cape Town averages a high of 28°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 12 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 76% of daylight hours. The February record high is 37°C (2012) and the record low is 6°C (1982).

Cape Town weather in March

In March, Cape Town averages a high of 27°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 17 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 61% of daylight hours. The March record high is 42°C (2015) and the record low is 1°C (2014).

Cape Town weather in April

In April, Cape Town averages a high of 24°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 34 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 60% of daylight hours. The April record high is 37°C (1999) and the record low is 0°C (1993). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Cape Town weather in May

In May, Cape Town averages a high of 22°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 49 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 52% of daylight hours. The May record high is 34°C (2022) and the record low is 0°C (2001). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Cape Town weather in June

In June, Cape Town averages a high of 19°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 68 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 53% of daylight hours. The June record high is 31°C (2022) and the record low is -1°C (1988). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Cape Town weather in July

In July, Cape Town averages a high of 18°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 71 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 57% of daylight hours. The July record high is 31°C (2017) and the record low is -4°C (2000).

Cape Town weather in August

In August, Cape Town averages a high of 19°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 55 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 58% of daylight hours. The August record high is 32°C (1985) and the record low is 0°C (2003). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Cape Town weather in September

In September, Cape Town averages a high of 21°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 37 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 56% of daylight hours. The September record high is 37°C (2005) and the record low is 1°C (1998). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Cape Town weather in October

In October, Cape Town averages a high of 23°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 25 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 60% of daylight hours. The October record high is 37°C (1985) and the record low is 0°C (2004). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Cape Town weather in November

In November, Cape Town averages a high of 24°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 25 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 60% of daylight hours. The November record high is 39°C (2000) and the record low is 3°C (1996). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Cape Town weather in December

In December, Cape Town averages a high of 27°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 16 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 69% of daylight hours. The December record high is 39°C (2015) and the record low is 6°C (1982).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Cape Town

February is the sunniest month in Cape Town, with sunshine about 76% of daylight hours. May is the cloudiest, at 52%. Over the year the sun shines about 61% of daylight hours. Cape Town is cloudier than 62% of South Africa.

Humidity peaks in May at 82% and is lowest in November at 74%.

Cape Town has about 13 days a year above 32°C. Cape Town is cooler than 67% of South Africa.

Cape Town weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Cape Town station is 42°C, on March 3, 2015. The coldest is -4°C, on July 21, 2000.

The wettest day on record brought 150 mm of rain, on March 26, 2014.

28 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.

The best time to visit Cape Town

The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to June and August to November, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.

Winter (June–August) is mild, with average highs around 19°C and lows near 7°C.

Spring (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 11°C.

Summer (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 28°C and lows near 16°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 24°C and lows near 12°C.

Cape Town climate questions

How much rain does Cape Town get?

Cape Town gets 418 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 77 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Cape Town?

July is the wettest month in Cape Town, with 71 mm. January is the driest, with 10 mm.

How many rainy days does Cape Town have a year?

Cape Town has about 77 days with measurable rain in an average year. June has the most, about 11.

What is the hottest month in Cape Town?

February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with an average high of 28°C.

What is the coldest month in Cape Town?

July is the coldest month in Cape Town, with an average low of 7°C.

What is the record high temperature in Cape Town?

The record high at the Cape Town station is 42°C, set on March 3, 2015. The record low is -4°C, on July 21, 2000.

What is the sunniest month in Cape Town?

February is the sunniest month in Cape Town, with sunshine about 76% of daylight hours. May is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Cape Town?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to June and August to November, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.