Cape Town weather,
live right now
It's 20°C and clear sky in Cape Town. Local time 08:00, sunset at 19:27.
Live
Table Mountain
20°
☀Clear sky
Feels like 18° · UV 3
Wind
15 km/h
southeasterly
Humidity
68%
Rain
0.0 mm
Pressure
1017 hPa
Sunrise → Sunset
05:34 → 19:27
13h 53m daylight
Air Quality
26 · Good
PM2.5 · 8 µg/m³
The week ahead
Today
24°
16°
— dry —
Mon
23°
17°
— dry —
Tue
31°
16°
— dry —
Wed
36°
15°
— dry —
Thu
27°
18°
— dry —
Fri
23°
16°
— dry —
Sat
22°
16°
13%
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What's it like
In Cape Town, right now.
A glorious Cape Town day — 20°C, the famous tablecloth cloud rolling over Table Mountain just so. Skies stay dry through the day. Drive the Atlantic seaboard, hike Lion's Head at sunrise, or just order rosé in Camps Bay.
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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.