Weather

Cape Town Enjoys A Superb Climate Often Described As Being Similar To That Of The Mediterranean With Hot Summers And Warm Winters. Cape Towns Location On The Coast Also Brings Added Benefits In The Form Of Her Pleasant Cool Sea Breezes Which In turn Also Provide A Touch Of Welcome Moisture To The Dry African Air.

Cape Town: Weather

Climate

Summer

As Cape Town Is Located In The Southern Hemisphere Her Summer Season Extends From November To February. During This Period Visitors Can Expect To Enjoy Temperatures Averaging Around 27C, Often Peaking Above 30C And Long Sun Light Hours.

This Time Of Year Is Obviously High Season And Therefor Holiday Packages, Accommodation And Flights Are Considerable More Expensive.

Spring

Spring Time In Cape Town And The Surrounding Peninsula Heralds The Arrival Of The Western Capes Unique Fauna & Flora. This Time Of Year September To October Is Generally Agreed To Be The Best Time For Flower Enthusiasts, Whale Watchers And Nature Lovers In General

The Weather At This Time Of Year Is Slightly Cooler Averaging Around 22C And Many Visitors Are More Comfortable In This Kind Of Heat. Spring Is Considered By Many To Be The “Smart” Time To Visit Cape Town, Lower Prices, Less Tourists, Good Temperatures And A Plethora Of Nature To Enjoy.

Autumn

During March And April The Western Cape Becomes Awash With Color As The Gold & Red Autumn Leaves Dominate The Landscape. The Summer Winds Fade Away And The Temperatures Stabilize Around 20C.

This Picturesque Time Of Year Is The End Of High Season & A Great Time To Look For A Deal On A Holiday. You Still Enjoy The Good Weather & Activities However Prices Start To Drop.

Winter

Winter............. If You Can Call It Winter, In Cape Town Begins In June And Traditionally Was Thought Of As The Rainy Season. However With Global Climate Change Rain Fall Levels Have Decreased Dramatically Over The Past Few Years. Typical “Winter” Temperatures Level Out Around 18C During The Day Falling To 7C Overnight.

Naturally With This Being Considered Low Season Many Bargains Are Available For Both Flights & Accommodation.