Cape Town Weather

Cape Town is a popular destination for every season.

The long summers are usually hot, but never too hot as the location close to the two oceans is warranting some wind most of the times. More sunny facts.

The wetter winter months are usually from June to August when most of the annual rainfall occur. June is on the record for the wettest month and July is usually the coolest month of the year. However these months are never really cold and compared with many other popular tourist and expat destinations from around the globe.

The Cape Town weather can be described as mild and comfortable all year round.

For an actual weather forecast I include here a very comprehensive actual Weather chart for Cape Town:

If you are looking for charts with the maximum and minimum temperatures and figures regarding the annual rainfall then please go on the official site of the SA Weather Bureau here .

Are you looking for activities in Cape Town be it for rainy days or sunny days? Then please check my listing of the best Cape Town attractions.

Cape Town Activites for every weather condition

Then it is definitely the right time to go to Table Mountain or Cape Point.

You will not only enjoy splendid views from both of these popular Cape Town sights, but also enjoy it when the wind is not blowing too much and you can walk around these beautiful places and taking in all the beautiful views.

And certainly these is a great time to go to Boulders and swim with the cute little African penguins or enjoy beach life at the beach, like here in Blouberg.

Is it hot but windy?

Hey, that is the great Cape Town summer weather; the Cape Doctor blows the clouds away and leaves most of the city hot with abundant sunshine. Enjoy the breeze!

Take a hat and sunscreen and head to one of the stunning beaches. Read which beaches in Cape Town are the best and almost wind-free for windy conditions in my beach guide here.

Is it cloudy or rain is forecast?

There are great attractions for rainy days in Cape Town too.

While you surely will try to make maximum use of the great outdoors activities on warm and sunny days, you might even enjoy the occasional rainy day in winter, when you will have a really good time indoors at the numerous excellent museums in Cape Town, like the South African museum or the District Six Museum no visitor to Cape Town should miss.

Shopping in the fabulous Cape Town shopping centers is a good excuse also for those rare grey and rainy days.

Are you here with kids and do not know what to do? Sunshine or Rainy days we have covered ideas to keep your family busy in Cape Town.

Check my activities for children in Cape Town. I include in this listing of the best kids activities in Cape Town great outings for rainy days and for hot sunny days.

So keep happy as Cape Town offers something special for every weather and every season.:)

Do you want to know more about the seasons in Cape Town and which clothes to bring to wear for which Cape Town weather then please go to my special page about the Cape Town seasons.

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