Tomorrow in Cape Town looks
sunny, with a high of 74°
and an overnight low of 61°.
Rain is unlikely (4% chance).
Winds top out near 21 mph,
and the UV index reaches 12 (extreme).
Cape Town averages 10.7 hours of sunshine per day, with January the brightest month. Temperatures peak in January and reach their annual low point in July.
Sunshine, rain and seasonal change
Rain and sunshine
About 600 mm (23.6 inches) falls across 78 wet days, with 10.7 hours of sunshine on an average day.
Seasonal change
January highs reach 79°F (26°C), while July lows fall to 50°F (10°C).
Typical day and night
Cape Town averages 70°F (21°C) by day and 56°F (14°C) at night across the year.
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.