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Cape Town weather,
live right now

It's 20°C and overcast in Cape Town. Local time 13:30, sunset at 19:50.

Live Table Mountain
20°
☁Overcast
Feels like 21° · UV 3
Wind
9 km/h
east-southeasterly
Humidity
78%
Rain
0.0 mm
Pressure
1018 hPa
Sunrise → Sunset
09:34 → 19:50
10h 16m daylight
Air Quality
22 · Good
PM2.5 · 10 µg/m³
Running 2.1° below the seasonal average. Bring an extra layer.
UV index: 3
Mood: Rainy

The week ahead

Today
🌦
22° 16°
53%
Wed
🌤
21° 15°
— dry —
Thu
☁
16° 13°
— dry —
Fri
🌦
17° 14°
43%
Sat
☁
20° 14°
— dry —
Sun
☁
18° 13°
— dry —
Mon
☁
21° 14°
— dry —

Hour by hour

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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.

Rainy · indoor picks

Where Cape Town goes today

Curated for today's weather — things people love when it's like this.
Two Oceans Aquarium
from €22 →
Robben Island (covered ferry)
from €35 →
Stellenbosch wine tasting
from €45 →
Curated picks — we may earn a small commission, never at extra cost to you.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
November to March (Southern Hemisphere summer): warm, dry, long days. December-January is peak; February is the sweet spot — slightly cheaper, slightly quieter.
Is Table Mountain always open?
The cable car closes for wind (frequent) and maintenance (one week per year). Always check tablemountain.net before going. The mountain itself is hikeable when the cable car closes.
When can I see whales near Cape Town?
June-November is whale season. Hermanus (90 min drive) is the world's best land-based whale watching spot, peaking September-October.
Is Cape Town safe?
Tourist areas are generally fine in daylight. Stay aware, don't display valuables, use Uber after dark. Avoid hiking alone on Table Mountain — go in groups or with a guide.