Temperature
Cool by day, brisk at night.
61°Ftypical Aug high
Cape Town
South Africa · Africa
Cape Town is most comfortable in local summer and early local autumn. Local summers are warm and local winters are mild. The wetter months are roughly May to August. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
49°F to 77°F
Rain
8 days/mo
Sunshine
10.9 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Frequent light showers across the month.
42%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
9.3 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable.
Very dryAug heat feel
Air-feel chart data is unavailable for this destination. Use the selected-month dew point, temperature, rain, and sunshine context together rather than treating any one metric as total comfort.
Sea temperature
61°Aug sea temp
More detailIncludes sky and daypart comfort
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
52%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology