January in Cape Town
Cape Town in January. One of the best months to visit Cape Town. Typical daytime highs around 79°F (26°C).
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WarmestJan · 81°F (27°C)
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunshine measures daylight only. Open-Meteo
What to see
Start with the sights.
01What to seeCastle of Good HopeExplore →
The Castle of Good Hope is a 17th century bastion fort in Cape Town, South Africa.
02What to seeParliament of South AfricaExplore →
The Parliament of the Republic of South Africa is South Africa's legislature.
03What to seeNational Library of South AfricaExplore →
The National Library of South Africa (NLSA) is the agency of the government of South Africa which maintains a national library of all published materials relating to the country.
04What to seeCape Town StadiumExplore →
The Cape Town Stadium is a football (soccer) and rugby union stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, that was built as part of the country's hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
05What to seeLion's HeadExplore →
Lion's Head is a mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, between Table Mountain and Signal Hill.
More sights (3)
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Table Mountain
Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa.
07Table Mountain National Park
Table Mountain National Park, previously known as the Cape Peninsula National Park, is a national park in Cape Town, South Africa, proclaimed on 29 May 1998, for the purpose of protecting the natural environment of the…
08South African Astronomical Observatory
The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is the national centre for optical and infrared astronomy in South Africa.
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February in Cape Town
Cape Town in February. One of the best months to visit Cape Town. Typical daytime highs around 79°F (26°C).
March in Cape Town
Cape Town in March. One of the best months to visit Cape Town. Typical daytime highs around 75°F (24°C).
April in Cape Town
What’s on in Cape Town in April. Typical daytime highs around 72°F (22°C).
November in Cape Town
Cape Town in November. One of the best months to visit Cape Town. Typical daytime highs around 73°F (23°C).
December in Cape Town
Cape Town in December. One of the best months to visit Cape Town. Typical daytime highs around 75°F (24°C).
Make a plan
Before you go.
Transport, fares & local advice
Getting there
Fly into Cape Town International (CPT).
Know before you go
- Book the Table Mountain cableway on a clear morning.
- Rent a car for the Cape Peninsula and winelands.
- Stay aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
The best time to visit Cape Town is Nov–Mar, in South Africa.
Where is Cape Town?
Cape Town is in South Africa. The nearest major airport is Cape Town International (CPT).
What is Cape Town known for?
A mountain in the middle of a city between two oceans.
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