Climate normals · 1970–2000
Cape Town Climate
Cape Town is a city in South Africa (11) with a population of about 4,772,846. Its average annual temperature is 16.9°C (62°F), with roughly 592 mm of rain per year.
16.9°C
Avg Temp
592
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Cape Town Climate
Cape Town has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F) and receives about 592 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16.9°C
Avg Temp
592
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21° / 69° | 16 mm |
| February | 21° / 70° | 17 mm |
| March | 20° / 68° | 21 mm |
| April | 18° / 64° | 46 mm |
| May | 15° / 60° | 85 mm |
| June | 14° / 56° | 100 mm |
| July | 13° / 55° | 93 mm |
| August | 13° / 56° | 88 mm |
| September | 14° / 58° | 52 mm |
| October | 16° / 62° | 33 mm |
| November | 18° / 65° | 21 mm |
| December | 20° / 67° | 20 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Cape Town
The most comfortable months to visit Cape Town are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 26°C high). The coldest is July (near 9°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Cape Town are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Cape Town, South Africa has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C and about 592 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July.
In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Cape Town average about 26°C (78°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.