Peak in February
Coolest in August
Heavy in June
Peak in dry season
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Cape Town coastline
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Essential Travel Info for Cape Town
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Moderate Safety
GPI: 2.283
Best Time to Visit Cape Town
Location, climate overview & historical trends
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📍 33.9249° S, 18.4241° E
Open in Google MapsCape Town is a prominent destination in South Africa.
Located at 33.92°S latitude,Cape Town experiences a subtropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons.
Based on 30 years of data, February is the warmest month (avg. 27°C), while August is the coolest. June sees the most rain (27% chance), making February the driest month.
Historical Climate Trend
30-Year Analysis+1.91°C
Total over 30 years
+0.66°C
Per decade
Linear regression analysis of historical maximum temperatures for Cape Town, based on 1995-2024 satellite data from NASA POWER.
Best Time to Visit
NASA POWER Data (1991-2021)January, February, March
Best months to visit
22°C
Avg High
Based on 30 years of NASA satellite data,Cape Town receives approximately 248mm of rainfall annually. These months offer optimal temperatures and minimal rain probability for your visit.
Climate Trends
EXCLUSIVE1995-2040 Temperature Trend
1995 Avg
21.2°
2024 Avg
22.8°
2040 Proj
23.2°
+0.66°C
per decade (observed)
+0.24°C
per decade (CMIP6)
🌡️ Cape Town has warmed by +1.9°C since 1995. By 2040, an additional +0.4°C is projected (based on CMIP6 rate of 0.239°C/decade), for a total of +2.3°C from 1995 baseline.
NASA POWER (1995-2024) + CMIP6 (CMCC_CM2_VHR4, EC_Earth3P_HR, FGOALS_f3_H, HiRAM_SIT_HR, MRI_AGCM3_2_S, NICAM16_8S)
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CDC travel health recommendations
COVID-19
All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.
Cholera
There is no longer active cholera transmission and vaccine is not recommended.
Hepatitis A
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to South Africa.Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, are immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.
Hepatitis B
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to South Africa. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to South Africa.
Malaria
CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of South Africa take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.Transmission areasAlong the border with Mozambique and ZimbabweKwaZulu-Natal Province: uMkhanyakude District; the districts of King Cetshwayo and Zululand (few cases)Limpopo Province: the districts of Mopani and Vhembe; the districts of Capricorn, Greater Sekhukhune, and Waterberg (few cases)Mpumalanga Province: Ehlanzeni DistrictKruger National ParkDrug resistanceChloroquineSpeciesP. falciparum(primarily)P. malariae,P. ovale, andP. vivax(less commonly)Recommended chemoprophylaxisKwaZulu-Natal Province (uMkhanyakude District); Limpopo Province (the districts of Mopani and Vhembe); Mpumalanga Province (Ehlanzeni District); and Kruger National Park: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine2All other areas with malaria transmission (including the districts of King Cetshwayo and Zululand in KwaZulu-Natal Province, and the districts of Capricorn, Greater Sekhukhune, and Waterberg in Limpopo Province): No chemoprophylaxis recommended (insect bite precautions and mosquito avoidance only)4Updated April 23, 2025See footnotes
Measles
Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.
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View Complete Health GuideCape Town Climate Data by Month
Historical temperature and precipitation averages
| Month | Avg High (°C) | Rain Probability (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 4% | ✨ Perfect |
| February | 27°C | 3% | ✨ Perfect |
| March | 25°C | 7% | ✨ Perfect |
| April | 23°C | 9% | ✨ Perfect |
| May | 20°C | 17% | ✨ Perfect |
| June | 18°C | 27% | 😊 Pleasant |
| July | 17°C | 23% | 😊 Pleasant |
| August | 17°C | 23% | 😊 Pleasant |
| September | 19°C | 16% | 😊 Pleasant |
| October | 22°C | 8% | ✨ Perfect |
| November | 24°C | 8% | ✨ Perfect |
| December | 25°C | 6% | ✨ Perfect |
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Cape Town Weather FAQ
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
Honestly, look for months with mild temperatures (20°C-25°C) and low rain chance. Based on historical data, January, February, March are usually great choices.
When is the hottest month in Cape Town?
February is historically the hottest month in Cape Town with average highs of 27°C.
When does it rain the most in Cape Town?
June typically sees the highest probability of rain (27%).
Is Cape Town expensive?
Prices vary by season. The "Perfect" weather months usually coincide with peak tourist season and higher prices, while the rainy or cold months offer better deals.