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The only certain thing about the weather in CapeTown is that it's not always certain!


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Here are the temperatures in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit...

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So that's the free weather forecast! Basically, if you put a chunk of sandstone nearly 1km high right next to the ocean, it attracts weather! Think of Table Mountain as a cloud magnet. Luckily the weather associated with the mountain can be so localised that it need not ruin your plans for any particular day.

We don't let unpredictable weather get us down. Yes, the kids moan and groan sometimes at changes of plan. But if your day's outdoor activities do have to be shelved, there are always lots of other things to do in Cape Town !

If you're planning on beaching, take a look at my advice for selecting a beach for the Cape Town weather.

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The weather in CapeTown, season by season

Summer runs from November to March. Average temperatures are in the mid 20's (deg C), though daily maximums are generally 30-something!
There's not much rain at all, but the prevailing south-easterly wind can be really strong on some days.



Autumn - that's April, May and even June some years. It's my favourite time of the year - not too hot, not too cold and no wind to speak of.
We have some balmy days in May when the temperatures still reach 27 deg C but the heat seems surreal because the sun is at its low autumn angle!



Winter! June, July, August. Blustery storms interspersed with clear cool days. It seldom freezes in Cape Town, though I remember once scraping frost off my windscreen one morning!
The fynbos is in bloom and the mountains are a verdant green - fabulous. Whales, great white sharks and Namaqualand flowers abound.



Spring... can I have two favourites? September and October are also tranquil months, full of burgeoning blooms and lush growth.
It's the best time of year for Cape gardens and time to visit the flowers up the West Coast!
It's also the best whale watching season in Cape Town

Tips to keep you all smiling in spring, summer and autumn

I can still remember our 'holiday of a lifetime' in Mauritius when I was 8. You guessed it - bad sunburn on Day One made me a very unhappy camper!

The weather in CapeTown can be harsh. 10 minutes' sun exposure is enough to cause sunburn. Children's skins are especially sensitive, so be a sergeant-major and don't let them break these rules!

Slip on a shirt,

Slop on the sunscreen (factor 35+ please) and

Slap on a hat.

You won't be sorry :o)

Click for Cape Town climate comparisons or detailed monthly average rainfall for Cape Town.

You may find these following related pages helpful:
Weather Cape Town -- which beach when the wind blows??
Cape Town Beaches
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