Weather radar Cape Town
Real-time precipitation radar · Westkap · South Africa
Cape Town climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Cape Town shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 25.6° | 25.9° | 24.3° | 22.1° | 19.2° | 17° | 16.6° | 16.5° | 17.8° | 20.5° | 22.2° | 24.1° |
| Avg low (°C) | 17.5° | 17.7° | 16.4° | 14.3° | 12.2° | 10.3° | 9.5° | 9.8° | 10.9° | 12.9° | 14.5° | 16.3° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 15 | 11 | 19 | 36 | 62 | 98 | 84 | 82 | 45 | 32 | 27 | 18 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Sunshine hours | 397 | 336 | 337 | 284 | 258 | 233 | 254 | 277 | 298 | 352 | 369 | 400 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Cape Town
The best time to visit Cape Town is typically January. In this month the average high is 25.6°C, precipitation is 15 mm and sunshine duration is 397 hours. The annual average high is 21°C, total annual precipitation is 529 mm (74 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3795 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cape Town
How up to date is the weather radar for Cape Town?
The weather radar for Cape Town is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Cape Town?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Cape Town: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Cape Town?
The thunderstorm potential for Cape Town is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Cape Town.
What is the climate like in Cape Town?
Cape Town has an annual average high of 21°C. The warmest month is February (avg high 25.9°C), the coldest July (avg low 9.5°C). The wettest month is June with 98 mm, the driest February with 11 mm. Total annual precipitation is 529 mm (74 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3795 hours.
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