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Current Weather and Forecast in Cape Town, South Africa

South Africa 🇿🇦 · Local time 13:00
61°
Partly Cloudy Feels like 52° · High 62° / Low 55°
Wind
11 mph
Humidity
44%
UV index
8 High
Updated 3 hours ago

Cape Town hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 62°F (16°C) is about 8°F (4°C) below the typical October high of 70°F (21°C).

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6:52 PM
Sunset
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6 AM
6:14 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
52°
Heat index / wind chill adjusted
Wind
11 mph
SSW · gusts 20 mph
Humidity
44%
Dew point 38°
Pressure
30.09 in
What pressure readings mean
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
67% chance today

Cape Town weather tomorrow (Wednesday, October 7)

Tomorrow in Cape Town looks sunny, with a high of 63° and an overnight low of 54°. Rain is unlikely (5% chance). Winds top out near 12 mph, and the UV index reaches 9 (very high).

High / Low
63° / 54°
Precipitation
5%
Sunrise / sunset
06:14 AM / 06:53 PM

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Cape Town 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 62° Low 55°
Chance of precipitation: 67%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Sunny
High 63° Low 54°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Overcast
High 67° Low 53°
Chance of precipitation: 8%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Overcast
High 71° Low 55°
Chance of precipitation: 18%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Sunny
High 72° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 11%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Sunny
High 73° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Sunny
High 69° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Overcast
High 66° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 9%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Overcast
High 67° Low 56°
Chance of precipitation: 12%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Overcast
High 80° Low 56°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Overcast
High 68° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 15%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 63° Low 57°
Chance of precipitation: 80%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Overcast
High 62° Low 55°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Mon, Oct 19 Monday
Overcast
High 64° Low 56°
Chance of precipitation: 8%

About the weather in Cape Town

Cape Town has a Mediterranean climate. January is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°, and July the coldest, when nights fall to around 50°. June brings the most rain, on about 11 days, while January is the sunniest, with 13.3 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 78 days.

Cape Town climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

What is the hottest month in Cape Town?
January, averaging 79°F (26°C) by day and 64°F (18°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 100°F (38°C).
What is the average temperature in Cape Town?
63°F (17°C) across all twelve months - about 70°F (21°C) by day and 56°F (14°C) after dark.
What is the best time to visit Cape Town?
January to May and September is the sweet spot for Cape Town - the dry season is running but the afternoons are still bearable. Expect 73°F (23°C) in the afternoon and around 5 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in January.
What is the coldest month in Cape Town?
July, with highs of 62°F (16°C) and lows near 50°F (10°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 38°F (3°C).
When does it rain most in Cape Town?
June, at 4.9 inches (124 mm) over about 11 days. February is the driest month, at 10 mm (0.4 in).
How cold does Cape Town get in winter?
July nights average 50°F (10°C). Cold never really arrives.
Is there snow in Cape Town?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Cape Town shows no regular measurable snowfall.