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Cape Town weather by month

Cape Town has mild summers, mild winters and moderate rain. The most pleasant months are April and October.

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Month by month

Average daytime high, night low, rain or snow, how the air feels and how strong the sun is, 1991–2020. Best months are highlighted.

MonthHighLowRainAirSun
January78°F 25°C61°F 16°C0.7 in 17 mmA little humidStrong sun
February78°F 26°C61°F 16°C0.6 in 15 mmA little humidStrong sun
March76°F 25°C59°F 15°C0.7 in 17 mmA little humidStrong sun
April72°F 22°C55°F 13°C1.8 in 45 mmComfortableSunny
May67°F 20°C52°F 11°C3.1 in 78 mmComfortableModerate sun
June64°F 18°C49°F 9°C4.0 in 102 mmComfortableModerate sun
July63°F 17°C48°F 9°C3.8 in 97 mmComfortableModerate sun
August64°F 18°C48°F 9°C3.8 in 96 mmComfortableModerate sun
September66°F 19°C51°F 10°C2.0 in 50 mmComfortableSunny
October70°F 21°C54°F 12°C1.3 in 32 mmComfortableStrong sun
November73°F 23°C56°F 14°C1.1 in 27 mmComfortableStrong sun
December76°F 24°C59°F 15°C0.6 in 16 mmA little humidStrong sun

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