Best Time to Visit Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
November–March (summer)
October, April
June–August (cold & wet)
Month-by-Month Guide
Best months: October, November, December, January, February, March
Weather in Cape Town
26°C
Peak Season
November–March (summer)
20°C
Shoulder Season
October, April
14°C
Off Season
June–August (cold & wet)
Top Highlights in Cape Town
- Table Mountain
- Cape Point
- Boulders Beach penguins
- Cape Winelands
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