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Chapmans Peak Drive

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Chapmans Peak Drive

Western Cape, South Africa
Best timeNov–Mar
Set inWestern Cape, South Africa
In season~73°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

50–81°F
Fares from$1693
Nearest airportCPT
CurrencyZAR
LanguageZulu
TimezoneUTC+02:00
The drive
Route map for Chapmans Peak Drive
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7miles
Historical monthly weather

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

Sunny share of daylightJan · 75%
WarmestFeb · 81°F
WettestJun
Best windowNov–Mar
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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

A cliff-carved coastal road between Hout Bay and Noordhoek.

Best time to visit

Aim for Nov–Mar, the 5 months that line up best.

On foot

The classic way in is the Chapmans Peak viewpoint. Nearest airport is CPT.

Pairs well with

Table Mountain
8 mi away
Table Mountain National Park
8 mi away
Newlands Stadium
9 mi away
Lion's Head
10 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chapmans Peak Drive?

The best time to visit Chapmans Peak Drive is November–March, in Western Cape, South Africa.

Where is Chapmans Peak Drive?

Chapmans Peak Drive is in Western Cape, South Africa. The nearest major airport is CPT.

What is Chapmans Peak Drive known for?

A cliff-carved coastal road between Hout Bay and Noordhoek.

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