Weather & Climate

Cape Town is a year-round destination with warm summer days and cool winters. Enjoy sunshine of up to 14 hours a day along with the warmth of the locals.

Climate

The Cape’s climate is described as Mediterranean with warm, dry summers and mild, moist winters. The Cape has a mostly temperate climate. Near the coast, summer temperatures range from a pleasant low of 15°C (59°F) to highs of 27°C (80.6°F). Inland temperatures are some 3 to 5 degrees higher, making for gorgeous summer days and nights.

Summer is from November to February. Expect long warm days of up to 14 hours of sunshine each day. For the brief period of January until Mid-March, temperatures sometimes reach 35 degrees. During this period, the nights might be just as hot.

Beaching and other outdoor activities are at a peak – often starting early or in the cooler afternoons to avoid the heat of the summer sun.

For more information on the weather please visit www.weathersa.co.za

Clothing

If you intend spending a lot of time outdoors, bring a hat for protection against the scorching sun. In the summer, lightweight cotton clothing is advised because daytime temperatures generally hover around 25-30 degrees Celsius.