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Castle of Good Hope

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Castle of Good Hope

Cape Town, South Africa
Best timeDec–Feb
Set inCape Town, South Africa
In season~77°F high
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Climate

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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).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

46–81°F
CurrencyZAR
LanguageZulu
TimezoneUTC+02:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Castle of Good Hope
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Dec–Feb. Go in Mar, Nov for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJan · 75%
WarmestJan · 81°F
WettestJun
Best windowDec–Feb
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

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). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The Castle of Good Hope is a 17th century bastion fort in Cape Town, South Africa. Originally located on the coastline of Table Bay, following land reclamation the fort is now located inland. In 1936 the Castle was declared a historical monument and following restorations in the 1980's it is considered the best preserved example of a Dutch East India Company fort.

Best time to visit

Aim for Dec–Feb, the 3 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Table Mountain
3 mi away
Table Mountain National Park
3 mi away
South African Astronomical Observatory
3 mi away
Newlands Stadium
4 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Castle of Good Hope?

The best time to visit Castle of Good Hope is December–February, in Cape Town, South Africa.

Where is Castle of Good Hope?

Castle of Good Hope is in Cape Town, South Africa.

What is Castle of Good Hope known for?

The Castle of Good Hope is a 17th century bastion fort in Cape Town, South Africa. Originally located on the coastline of Table Bay, following land reclamation the fort is now located inland. In 1936 the Castle was declared a historical monument and following restorations in the 1980's it is considered the best preserved example of a Dutch East India Company fort.

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