Cape Town, South Africa Weather
Cape Town hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 83°F (28°C) is about 21°F (12°C) above the typical August high of 62°F (17°C).
Current conditions in detail
Cape Town weather tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18)
Tomorrow in Cape Town looks sunny, with a high of 83° and an overnight low of 82°. Rain is unlikely (5% chance). Winds top out near 14 mph, and the UV index reaches 5 (moderate).
Cape Town 14-day forecast
About the weather in Cape Town
Weather in Cape Town is shaped by its Mediterranean climate - expect hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. January afternoons typically reach 79°F (26°C), while July highs hover near 62°F (16°C). Annual precipitation averages 23.6 inches (600 mm) over about 78 rainy days.
Cape Town weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: January - highs near 79°F (26°C)
- Coldest month: July - highs near 62°F (16°C)
- Record high: 100°F (38°C) · Record low: 38°F (3°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: June (11 rainy days) · Sunniest: January (13.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: Mediterranean - hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on January. Highs average 79°F (26°C) and overnight lows stay near 64°F (18°C). The coolest month is July, with typical highs of 62°F (16°C) and lows around 50°F (10°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 100°F (38°C) and dropped as low as 38°F (3°C).
Rain, sun and snow
June is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.9 inches (124 mm) of rain over 11 days, while February is the driest. January brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.3 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (September through November)
Spring in Cape Town is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 69°F (20°C) and nights around 55°F (13°C); expect showers on roughly 19 days across the season.
Summer (December through February)
Summer in Cape Town brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 77°F (25°C) and nights around 63°F (17°C); rain falls on about 11 days over the three months.
Fall (March through May)
Fall in Cape Town is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 71°F (22°C) and nights around 58°F (14°C); rain falls on about 16 days over the three months.
Winter (June through August)
Winter in Cape Town is mild, with daytime highs averaging 62°F (17°C) and nights around 50°F (10°C); expect showers on roughly 32 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Cape Town by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79° | 64° | 3 | 0.6 in | 13.3 h/day | 70% |
| February | 78° | 63° | 2 | 0.4 in | 12.2 h/day | 70% |
| March | 75° | 61° | 4 | 1.2 in | 10.9 h/day | 75% |
| April | 72° | 58° | 5 | 1.3 in | 9.9 h/day | 74% |
| May | 67° | 54° | 7 | 2.3 in | 8.7 h/day | 80% |
| June | 63° | 51° | 11 | 4.9 in | 8.0 h/day | 79% |
| July | 62° | 50° | 10 | 4.5 in | 8.4 h/day | 79% |
| August | 62° | 50° | 10 | 3.2 in | 9.0 h/day | 79% |
| September | 64° | 52° | 8 | 2.0 in | 10.0 h/day | 76% |
| October | 70° | 56° | 6 | 1.4 in | 11.9 h/day | 72% |
| November | 72° | 58° | 5 | 0.9 in | 12.5 h/day | 70% |
| December | 75° | 61° | 5 | 1.1 in | 13.1 h/day | 71% |