Cape Town weather,
live right now
It's 12°C and clear sky in Cape Town. Local time 01:45, sunset at 17:52. Weather models disagree on the cloud cover right now — trust the camera above.
Live
Table Mountain
12°
☀Clear sky
Feels like 10° · UV 0
Wind
11 km/h
southeasterly
Humidity
87%
Rain
0.0 mm
Pressure
1021 hPa
Sunrise → Sunset
07:50 → 17:52
10h 2m daylight
Air Quality
24 · Good
PM2.5 · 11 µg/m³
The week ahead
Today
18°
10°
— dry —
Sun
18°
8°
— dry —
Mon
14°
8°
— dry —
Tue
14°
10°
20%
Wed
15°
10°
38%
Thu
15°
10°
26%
Fri
15°
12°
24%
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Temperature, next 24h
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What's it like
In Cape Town, right now.
Mild Cape Town weather — 12°C, the kind locals call "perfect". Skies stay dry through the day. Everything is open and easy: V&A Waterfront, Kirstenbosch gardens, the wine country a quick drive away.
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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.