Cape Town weather,
live right now
It's 14°C and overcast in Cape Town. Local time 11:15, sunset at 17:57.
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Table Mountain
14°
☁Overcast
Feels like 14° · UV 3
Wind
6 km/h
north-northwesterly
Humidity
98%
Rain
0.0 mm
Pressure
1020 hPa
Sunrise → Sunset
07:48 → 17:57
10h 9m daylight
Air Quality
89 · Moderate
PM2.5 · 11 µg/m³
The week ahead
Today
15°
12°
6%
Sun
16°
11°
81%
Mon
15°
8°
— dry —
Tue
16°
9°
— dry —
Wed
15°
9°
35%
Thu
15°
13°
63%
Fri
17°
13°
35%
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now
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Temperature, next 24h
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What's it like
In Cape Town, right now.
Wet weather in Cape Town — 0.0mm. The cable car closes, the beaches empty, the wine farms in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek become irresistible. Make a day of tastings and long lunches.
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Where Cape Town goes when it rains
Curated for today's rain — dry, cosy, worth the detour.
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Common questions
What are the best months to visit Cape Town?
November to March is Cape Town summer — warm (20-28°C), dry, long days, perfect beach weather. February-March is peak: water warmest (18-20°C — still chilly), wineries in harvest, hiking trails open. April-May is mellower and cheaper. June-August is winter: 8-18°C, rainy, dramatic storms, but the wine country looks moody and beautiful. September brings whales and wildflowers. The South-East trade wind ('the Cape Doctor') howls in summer — sometimes shuts beaches.
What should I pack for Cape Town in summer?
Light layers — temperatures swing 15°C in a day. Daytime: t-shirts, shorts, swimwear, sun hat (UV index 11+ in midsummer). Evenings: a sweater is essential, the wind off the Atlantic chills fast. Real walking shoes for Table Mountain or Lion's Head (sandals are a hiking accident). Strong sunscreen, sunglasses for UV protection. Windproof jacket if you'll be at Cape Point or near the sea. A scarf for restaurants with strong AC.
How strong is the Cape Doctor wind?
The Cape Doctor is the South-East trade wind that blows November-March, often at 40-70 km/h for days at a stretch. Locals love it for clearing pollution and humidity; visitors find it relentless. Effects: Table Mountain cable car closes, beach umbrellas useless, sunset photography ruined by hair-in-face. Calmer alternatives during a Cape Doctor day: Hout Bay (sheltered), Constantia wineries (inland), the V&A Waterfront (covered). Check the SA Weather Service before booking outdoor activities.
What's the sea temperature in Cape Town?
Cooler than you'd expect for the latitude — and this depends entirely on which coast. The Atlantic side (Camps Bay, Clifton) is FREEZING year-round, 12-16°C even in summer, because of the Benguela current. The False Bay side (Muizenberg, Fish Hoek) is warmer, 14-20°C in summer. Locals swim Atlantic for the bragging rights, False Bay for the comfort. Even in summer, you'll gasp on entry. Wetsuits help for longer swims.